CVE-2005-0665: Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format st

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting xv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: john bradley

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

john bradley xv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.10a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.10a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.10a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xv sudo apt install xv=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10a> sudo apt-mark hold xv

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

dnf --showduplicates list xv sudo dnf downgrade xv-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10a> sudo dnf versionlock add xv

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-2005-0665?

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

Is CVE-2005-0665 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0665 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-2005-0665 affect?

CVE-2005-0665 affects xv. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Format string vulnerability in xv before 3.10a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a filename.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0665?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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