CVE-2006-3005

CVE-2006-3005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The JPEG library in media-libs/jpeg before 6b-r7 on Gentoo Linux is built without the -maxmem feature, which could allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted JPEG file that exceeds the intended memory limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3005?
The JPEG library in media-libs/jpeg before 6b-r7 on Gentoo Linux is built without the -maxmem feature, which could allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted JPEG file that exceeds the intended memory limits.
How severe is CVE-2006-3005?
CVE-2006-3005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3005 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3005?
CVE-2006-3005 primarily affects Gentoo Media-libs Jpeg. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3005?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3005 published?
CVE-2006-3005 was published on 2006-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)