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Vulnerability · CVE-2005-1141

Integer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when using the netpbm library, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNM file with large width an

Published Apr 15, 2005 · catalog updated Oct 22, 2026 · Integer overflow in the

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Exploitation likelihood is not on this record for CVE-2005-1141. A missing EPSS score is not a low risk. Compare Integer overflow in the with the linked advisory before you change production.

Gaps on this record

  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (Integer overflow in the).
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
  • EPSS is missing. A missing score is not a low risk.
Severity
Critical9.8
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
Awaiting synchronization with FIRST
Remediation
Advisory link
Affected products
Debian:12 gocr · Debian:13 gocr · Debian:14 gocr

Integer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when using the netpbm library, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNM file with large width and height values, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

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  • Debian:12 gocr0 → 0.39-5
  • Debian:13 gocr0 → 0.39-5
  • Debian:14 gocr0 → 0.39-5

How to fix CVE-2005-1141

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

Exploitation likelihood is not on this record for CVE-2005-1141. A missing EPSS score is not a low risk. Compare Integer overflow in the with the linked advisory before you change production.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with 0 → 0.39-5. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

No weakness class is stored. EPSS is not on this record yet. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

Technology hubs

Debian security

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 15, 2005 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Detected

    Integer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when using the netpbm library, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNM file with large width and height values, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  2. Oct 22, 2026 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Fix available

    gocr fixed in 0.39-5; gocr fixed in 0.39-5; gocr fixed in 0.39-5

  3. Oct 22, 2026 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Fix available

    gocr fixed in 0.39-5

  4. Oct 22, 2026 · OpenSSF OSV / OSV Scanner

    Updated

    Integer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when using the netpbm library, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNM file with large width and height values, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2005-1141

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • OpenSSF OSV / OSV ScannerPackage advisoryDEBIAN-CVE-2005-1141
    osv.dev
  • Trivy Vulnerability DBPackage advisoryDEBIAN-CVE-2005-1141

    Integer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when using the netpbm library, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNM file with large width and height values, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

    osv.dev

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Oct 22, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.