CVE-2005-3350: libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a cra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3350?

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

Q: Is CVE-2005-3350 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3350 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-2005-3350 affect?

CVE-2005-3350 affects libungif. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file that leads to an out-of-bounds write.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3350?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3350 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file that leads to an out-of-bounds write.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
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-2005-3350?

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

Is CVE-2005-3350 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3350 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-2005-3350 affect?

CVE-2005-3350 affects libungif. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file that leads to an out-of-bounds write.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3350?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-2974 LOW 2.6 UPGRADE libungif library before 4.1.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted GIF file that trigge

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