CVE-2005-2848

Name: CVE-2005-2848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2848 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.. EPSS estimates a 8.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.77%

94.5th 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://securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2005.1Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14710Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22120
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112560044813390&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16683/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2005.1Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14710Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22120

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2848?

Directory traversal vulnerability in img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.

How severe is CVE-2005-2848?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2848 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2848?

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-2005-2848?

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Source: NVD / NIST