How severe is CVE-2005-2975?

CVE-2005-2975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2975 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-2005-2975?

CVE-2005-2975 primarily affects Gnome Gdkpixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2975?

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-2005-2975 published?

CVE-2005-2975 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2975

CVE-2005-2975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdkpixbuf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Gnome Gdkpixbuf
Published: 2005-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

io-xpm.c in the gdk-pixbuf XPM image rendering library in GTK+ before 2.8.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XPM image with a large number of colors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2975?: io-xpm.c in the gdk-pixbuf XPM image rendering library in GTK+ before 2.8.7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted XPM image with a large number of colors.
How severe is CVE-2005-2975?: CVE-2005-2975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2975 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-2005-2975?: CVE-2005-2975 primarily affects Gnome Gdkpixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2975?: 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-2005-2975 published?: CVE-2005-2975 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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