CVE-2005-1857

Name: CVE-2005-1857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-02T22:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1857 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in simpleproxy before 3.4 allows remote malicious HTTP proxies to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a reply.. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in simpleproxy before 3.4 allows remote malicious HTTP proxies to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a reply.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.32%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simpleproxy	Simpleproxy	2.2b
Simpleproxy	Simpleproxy	3.0
Simpleproxy	Simpleproxy	3.1
Simpleproxy	Simpleproxy	3.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16567/Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=604&release_id=351847Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-786Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/139421US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14666Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22016
http://secunia.com/advisories/16567/Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=604&release_id=351847Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-786Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/139421US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14666Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22016

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1857?

Format string vulnerability in simpleproxy before 3.4 allows remote malicious HTTP proxies to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a reply.

How severe is CVE-2005-1857?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1857 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1857?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST