CVE-2005-3278: Integer overflow in the openpsfile function in gsinterf.c for Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2 allows local u

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3278 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting bitmap viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the openpsfile function in gsinterf.c for Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file containing a large number of pages value, which leads to a resultant buffer overflow.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jan kybic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-23 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jan kybic bitmap viewer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bitmap-viewer || rpm -q bitmap-viewer || bitmap-viewer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bitmap-viewer sudo apt install bitmap-viewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold bitmap-viewer

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

dnf --showduplicates list bitmap-viewer sudo dnf downgrade bitmap-viewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add bitmap-viewer

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3278?

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

Is CVE-2005-3278 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3278 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-2005-3278 affect?

CVE-2005-3278 affects bitmap viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Integer overflow in the openpsfile function in gsinterf.c for Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file containing a large number of pages value, which leads to a resultant buf

How urgent is CVE-2005-3278?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-3279 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled

References

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