CVE-2005-1141 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the readpgm function of GOCR 0.40, specifically when processing PNM files with large width and height values via the netpbm library. This flaw can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Rated as Critical (CVSS 9.8), it requires no user interaction or authentication, posing a significant risk of complete compromise. Despite its severity, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), nor is it listed on the KEV catalog, and it shows no evidence of active exploitation or community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.40CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:optical_character_recognition_project:optical_character_recognition:0.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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