CVE-2005-4595

CVE-2005-4595 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Nview 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

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4595?
Untrusted search path vulnerability (RPATH) in XnView 1.70 and NView 4.51 on Gentoo Linux allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2005-4595?
CVE-2005-4595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4595 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4595?
CVE-2005-4595 primarily affects Gentoo Nview. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4595?
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-2005-4595 published?
CVE-2005-4595 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)