PatchTheCVECVE-2005-0605: scan.c for LibXPM may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative bitmap_unit value that leads to
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CVE-2005-0605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lesstif, propack, x11r6. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
scan.c for LibXPM may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative bitmap_unit value that leads to a buffer overflow.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.5% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-03-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
lesstif lesstif DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.93.94
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.93.94
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy lesstif || rpm -q lesstif || lesstif --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.93.94 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison lesstif
sudo apt install lesstif=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93.94>
sudo apt-mark hold lesstif
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list lesstif
sudo dnf downgrade lesstif-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93.94>
sudo dnf versionlock add lesstif
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.
sgi propack DOWNGRADE
Affected: 3.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy propack || rpm -q propack || propack --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison propack
sudo apt install propack=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0>
sudo apt-mark hold propack
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list propack
sudo dnf downgrade propack-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add propack
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.
x.org x11r6 DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.7.0 · 6.8 · 6.8.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.7.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy x11r6 || rpm -q x11r6 || x11r6 --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison x11r6
sudo apt install x11r6=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0>
sudo apt-mark hold x11r6
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list x11r6
sudo dnf downgrade x11r6-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.7.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add x11r6
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.
xfree86 project x11r6 DOWNGRADE
Affected: 3.3 · 3.3.2 · 3.3.3 · 3.3.4 · 3.3.5 · 3.3.6 · 4.0 · 4.0.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy x11r6 || rpm -q x11r6 || x11r6 --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison x11r6
sudo apt install x11r6=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3>
sudo apt-mark hold x11r6
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list x11r6
sudo dnf downgrade x11r6-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3>
sudo dnf versionlock add x11r6
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.
altlinux alt linux MITIGATE
Affected: 2.3
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE
Affected: 10.0 · 10.1 · 10.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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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.
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-2005-0605?
lesstif: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; propack: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; x11r6: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-0605 being exploited?
CVE-2005-0605 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-2005-0605 affect?
CVE-2005-0605 affects lesstif, propack, x11r6. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). scan.c for LibXPM may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative bitmap_unit value that leads to a buffer overflow.
How urgent is CVE-2005-0605?
Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist
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