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

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3279 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.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long filename in the -b command line option.

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	0.3% (top 72%)
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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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-2005-3279?

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

Is CVE-2005-3279 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3279 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-2005-3279 affect?

CVE-2005-3279 affects bitmap viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Stack-based buffer overflow in the vgasco_printf function in Jan Kybic BitMap Viewer (BMV) 1.2, when compiled with the M_UNIX flag and running setuid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long filename in the -b command line option.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3279?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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