CVE-2005-0577: Format string vulnerability in DNA MKBold-MKItalic 0.06_1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0577?

mkbold-mkitalic: upgrade to newer than 0.06_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0577 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0577 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-0577 affect?

CVE-2005-0577 affects mkbold-mkitalic. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Format string vulnerability in DNA MKBold-MKItalic 0.06_1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF font files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-0577?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0577 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting mkbold-mkitalic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in DNA MKBold-MKItalic 0.06_1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF font files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dna

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dna mkbold-mkitalic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.06_1

Fixed in: newer than 0.06_1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mkbold-mkitalic || rpm -q mkbold-mkitalic || mkbold-mkitalic --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.06_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mkbold-mkitalic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mkbold-mkitalic

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0577?

mkbold-mkitalic: upgrade to newer than 0.06_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0577 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0577 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-2005-0577 affect?

CVE-2005-0577 affects mkbold-mkitalic. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Format string vulnerability in DNA MKBold-MKItalic 0.06_1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF font files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0577?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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