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CVE-2005-3279

7.2 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a lo…

Published Oct 23, 2005jan_kybicEPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2005-3279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jan_kybic bitmap_viewer. It was published on October 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long filename in the -b command line option.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jan_kybic. Update bitmap_viewer 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

Reffelinemenace.org/advisories/bmv_advisory.txtReffelinemenace.org/advisories/bmv_advisory.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3279?

CVE-2005-3279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jan_kybic bitmap_viewer. It was published on October 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jan_kybic. Update bitmap_viewer 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-2005-3279?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3279 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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