CVE-2005-0074: Buffer overflow in pcdsvgaview in xpcd 2.08 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting xpcd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in pcdsvgaview in xpcd 2.08 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xpcd

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xpcd xpcd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.08

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xpcd || rpm -q xpcd || xpcd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xpcd sudo apt install xpcd=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo apt-mark hold xpcd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xpcd sudo dnf downgrade xpcd-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo dnf versionlock add xpcd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0074?

xpcd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0074 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0074 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0074 affect?

CVE-2005-0074 affects xpcd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in pcdsvgaview in xpcd 2.08 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0074?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-0402 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execut
CVE-2003-0649 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga for xpcd 2.08 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long

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