CVE-2005-2847

Name: CVE-2005-2847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 53.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2847 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the f parameter.. EPSS estimates a 53.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the f parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

53.37%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Barracuda Networks	Barracuda Spam Firewall	3.1.16
Barracuda Networks	Barracuda Spam Firewall	3.1.17

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112560044813390&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16683/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14712Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2005.1Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112560044813390&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16683/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14712Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2005.1Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2847?

img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the f parameter.

How severe is CVE-2005-2847?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2847 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 53.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2847?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2847?

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Source: NVD / NIST