CVE-2005-4601

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The delegate code in ImageMagick 6.2.4.5-0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename that is processed by the display command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (48)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060301-01.U.asc
cve@mitrehttp://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=345238
cve@mitrehttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0178.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18261
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18607
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18631
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18871
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/19183
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/19408
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/23090
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/28800
cve@mitrehttp://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware-security.341682
cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-231321-1
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-957
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:024

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-4601?

CVE-2005-4601 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2005. The delegate code in ImageMagick 6.2.4.5-0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename that is processed by the display command.

When was CVE-2005-4601 disclosed?

CVE-2005-4601 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2005-4601 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-4601 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-4601?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-4601, 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-2005-4601

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