CVE-2005-2974

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 4, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (62)

secalert@redhathttp://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=109997
secalert@redhathttp://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-007.txt
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17436
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17438
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17442
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17462
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17482
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17488
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17497
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17508
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17559
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/34872
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/35164
secalert@redhathttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015149
secalert@redhathttp://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=364493

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2974?

CVE-2005-2974 is a none vulnerability published on November 4, 2005. libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.

When was CVE-2005-2974 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2974 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 4, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2974 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2974 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2974?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2974, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2974

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