How severe is CVE-2005-2971?

CVE-2005-2971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2971?

CVE-2005-2971 primarily affects Kde Koffice. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2971?

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-2005-2971 published?

CVE-2005-2971 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2971

CVE-2005-2971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Koffice 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde Koffice
Published: 2005-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2971?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2971?: CVE-2005-2971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2971?: CVE-2005-2971 primarily affects Kde Koffice. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2971?: 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-2005-2971 published?: CVE-2005-2971 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.3_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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