CVE-2005-0686: Integer overflow in mlterm 2.5.0 through 2.9.1, with gdk-pixbuf support enabled, allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0686 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mlterm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in mlterm 2.5.0 through 2.9.1, with gdk-pixbuf support enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large image file that is used as a background.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mlterm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-07 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mlterm mlterm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5 · 2.6 · 2.6.1 · 2.6.2 · 2.6.3 · 2.7 · 2.8 · 2.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mlterm sudo apt install mlterm=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold mlterm

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

dnf --showduplicates list mlterm sudo dnf downgrade mlterm-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mlterm

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-2005-0686?

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

Is CVE-2005-0686 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0686 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-2005-0686 affect?

CVE-2005-0686 affects mlterm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Integer overflow in mlterm 2.5.0 through 2.9.1, with gdk-pixbuf support enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large image file that is used as a background.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0686?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

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