Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 and earlier, and xli, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long title name in a NIFF file, which triggers the overflow during (1) zoom, (2) reduce, or (3) rotate operations.
5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
CVE-2005-3178 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3178?
To fix CVE-2005-3178, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3178 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-3178 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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