CVE-2005-3178

CVE-2005-3178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xli with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 and earlier, and xli, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long title name in a NIFF file, which triggers the overflow during (1) zoom, (2) reduce, or (3) rotate operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3178?
Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 and earlier, and xli, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long title name in a NIFF file, which triggers the overflow during (1) zoom, (2) reduce, or (3) rotate operations.
How severe is CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3178 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3178?
CVE-2005-3178 primarily affects Xli. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3178 published?
CVE-2005-3178 was published on 2005-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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