CVE-2005-2974
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF...
2.6 LowFix available
CVE-2005-2974 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.6) in Libungif, published November 4, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.58%, the 85th percentile. Fixed in giflib 4.1.4-1.
- Severity
- 2.6 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.58%EPSS, 85th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
4.1.4-1giflib +42 more
Description
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
Exploit likelihood
2.58%Down 0.1 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
giflibDebian:12 | before 4.1.4-1 | 4.1.4-1 |
giflibDebian:13 | before 4.1.4-1 | 4.1.4-1 |
giflibDebian:14 | before 4.1.4-1 | 4.1.4-1 |
libungif4Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 4.1.0b1-2woody1, plus listed versions 4.1.0b1-2 | 4.1.0b1-2woody1 |
libungif4Debian:3.1 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 4.1.3-2sarge1, plus listed versions 4.1.3-2 | 4.1.3-2sarge1 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 | 0:4.1.0-15.el3.3 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-progsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-progsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-progsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungifRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
libungif-progsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 | 0:4.1.3-1.el4.2 |
giflibRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflibRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflibRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
giflib-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 | 0:4.1.3-7.1.el5_3.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
CVE-2005-2974- CVSS 2.0
- 2.6 Low
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
CVE-2005-2974- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-2974No score
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
EUVD-2005-2974- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mj64-44v8-gvpxNo score
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF...
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
GHSA-mj64-44v8-gvpx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
CVE-2005-2974- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2005-2974No score
libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2974- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/17508
securityfocus.com/archive/1/428059/30/6300/threaded
bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=109997
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redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-828.html
ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-214-1
bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=171413
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10994
gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-03.xml
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=364493
vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2295
debian.org/security/2005/dsa-890
scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-007.txt
securitytracker.com/id?1015149
osvdb.org/20470
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:207
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2974
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:828
github.com/advisories/GHSA-mj64-44v8-gvpx
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-2974
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2005/rhsa-2005_828.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-2974