CVE-2005-3628

CVE-2005-3628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xpdf 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

Buffer overflow in the JBIG2Bitmap::JBIG2Bitmap function in JBIG2Stream.cc in Xpdf, as used in products such as gpdf, kpdf, pdftohtml, poppler, teTeX, CUPS, libextractor, and others, allows attackers to modify memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3628?
Buffer overflow in the JBIG2Bitmap::JBIG2Bitmap function in JBIG2Stream.cc in Xpdf, as used in products such as gpdf, kpdf, pdftohtml, poppler, teTeX, CUPS, libextractor, and others, allows attackers to modify memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-3628?
CVE-2005-3628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3628 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-2005-3628?
CVE-2005-3628 affects Xpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3628?
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-2005-3628 published?
CVE-2005-3628 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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