CVE-2005-2974: libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that trigge

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2974?

libungif: upgrade to newer than 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2974 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2974 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-2005-2974 affect?

CVE-2005-2974 affects libungif. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2974?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2974 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting libungif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: libungif

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

libungif libungif UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1 · 4.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libungif

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libungif

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-2005-2974?

libungif: upgrade to newer than 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2974 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2974 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-2005-2974 affect?

CVE-2005-2974 affects libungif. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that triggers a null dereference.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2974?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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References

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