How severe is CVE-2005-3632?

CVE-2005-3632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3632?

CVE-2005-3632 primarily affects Netpbm. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3632?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-3632 published?

CVE-2005-3632 was published on 2005-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3632

CVE-2005-3632 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netpbm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netpbm
Published: 2005-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in pnmtopng in netpbm 10.0 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3632?: Multiple buffer overflows in pnmtopng in netpbm 10.0 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.
How severe is CVE-2005-3632?: CVE-2005-3632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3632?: CVE-2005-3632 primarily affects Netpbm. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3632?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3632 published?: CVE-2005-3632 was published on 2005-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:9.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netpbm:netpbm:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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