CVE-2005-3737

CVE-2005-3737 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inkscape with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the SVG importer (style.cpp) of inkscape 0.41 through 0.42.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with long CSS style property values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3737?
Buffer overflow in the SVG importer (style.cpp) of inkscape 0.41 through 0.42.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with long CSS style property values.
How severe is CVE-2005-3737?
CVE-2005-3737 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3737 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3737?
CVE-2005-3737 primarily affects Inkscape. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3737?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3737 published?
CVE-2005-3737 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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