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CVE-2005-0406

5.5 · MEDIUM

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual informatio…

Published Feb 14, 2005image_processing_projectCWE-212EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2005-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting image_processing_project image_processing. It was published on February 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from image_processing_project. Update image_processing to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Feb/0343.htmlRefwww.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-008.txtRefseclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Feb/0343.htmlRefwww.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-008.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0406?

CVE-2005-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting image_processing_project image_processing. It was published on February 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0406?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0406?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from image_processing_project. Update image_processing to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0406?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0406 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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