CVE-2005-1142

CVE-2005-1142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gocr Optical Character Recognition Utility with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when it is not using netpbm, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a P3 format PNM file with more data than implied by its width and height values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1142?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when it is not using netpbm, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a P3 format PNM file with more data than implied by its width and height values.
How severe is CVE-2005-1142?
CVE-2005-1142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1142?
CVE-2005-1142 primarily affects Gocr Optical Character Recognition Utility. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1142?
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-2005-1142 published?
CVE-2005-1142 was published on 2005-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)