CVE-2005-2701

CVE-2005-2701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 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 Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XBM image file that ends in a large number of spaces instead of the expected end tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2701?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XBM image file that ends in a large number of spaces instead of the expected end tag.
How severe is CVE-2005-2701?
CVE-2005-2701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2701 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2701?
CVE-2005-2701 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2701?
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-2005-2701 published?
CVE-2005-2701 was published on 2005-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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