How severe is CVE-2010-4695?

CVE-2010-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4695?

CVE-2010-4695 primarily affects Catb Gif2png. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4695?

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

When was CVE-2010-4695 published?

CVE-2010-4695 was published on 2011-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4695

CVE-2010-4695 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Catb Gif2png 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Catb Gif2png
Published: 2011-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain Fedora patch for gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.1 and 2.5.2, as distributed in gif2png-2.5.1-1200.fc12 on Fedora 12 and gif2png_2.5.2-1 on Debian GNU/Linux, truncates a GIF pathname specified on the command line, which might allow remote attackers to create PNG files in unintended directories via a crafted command-line argument, as demonstrated by a CGI program that launches gif2png, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-5018.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4695?: A certain Fedora patch for gif2png.c in gif2png 2.5.1 and 2.5.2, as distributed in gif2png-2.5.1-1200.fc12 on Fedora 12 and gif2png_2.5.2-1 on Debian GNU/Linux, truncates a GIF pathname specified on the command line, which might allow remote attackers to create PNG files in unintended directories via a crafted command-line argument, as demonstrated by a CGI program that launches gif2png, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-5018.
How severe is CVE-2010-4695?: CVE-2010-4695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4695?: CVE-2010-4695 primarily affects Catb Gif2png. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4695 published?: CVE-2010-4695 was published on 2011-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catb:gif2png:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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