How severe is CVE-2005-0891?

CVE-2005-0891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2005-0891 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0891?

CVE-2005-0891 affects Gnome Gtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0891?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0891 published?

CVE-2005-0891 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0891

CVE-2005-0891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gtk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Gnome Gtk
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in gtk 2 (gtk2) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted BMP image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0891?: Double free vulnerability in gtk 2 (gtk2) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted BMP image.
How severe is CVE-2005-0891?: CVE-2005-0891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2005-0891 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0891?: CVE-2005-0891 affects Gnome Gtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0891?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0891 published?: CVE-2005-0891 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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