CVE-2005-3186

CVE-2005-3186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdkpixbuf 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

Integer overflow in the GTK+ gdk-pixbuf XPM image rendering library in GTK+ 2.4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XPM file with a number of colors that causes insufficient memory to be allocated, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3186?
Integer overflow in the GTK+ gdk-pixbuf XPM image rendering library in GTK+ 2.4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XPM file with a number of colors that causes insufficient memory to be allocated, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2005-3186?
CVE-2005-3186 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3186 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3186?
CVE-2005-3186 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-2005-3186?
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-2005-3186 published?
CVE-2005-3186 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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