How severe is CVE-2005-3279?

CVE-2005-3279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3279?

CVE-2005-3279 affects Jan Kybic Bitmap Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3279?

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-2005-3279 published?

CVE-2005-3279 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3279

CVE-2005-3279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jan Kybic Bitmap Viewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jan Kybic Bitmap Viewer
Published: 2005-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long filename in the -b command line option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3279?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long filename in the -b command line option.
How severe is CVE-2005-3279?: CVE-2005-3279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3279?: CVE-2005-3279 affects Jan Kybic Bitmap Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3279?: 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-2005-3279 published?: CVE-2005-3279 was published on 2005-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://felinemenace.org/advisories/bmv_advisory.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jan_kybic:bitmap_viewer:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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