CVE-2005-2849

Name: CVE-2005-2849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to (1) read portions of source code via the -f option to Dig (dig_device.cgi), (2) determine file existence via the -r argument to Tcpdump (tcpdump_device.cgi) or (3) modify files in the cgi-bin directory via the -w argument to Tcpdump.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to (1) read portions of source code via the -f option to Dig (dig_device.cgi), (2) determine file existence via the -r argument to Tcpdump (tcpdump_device.cgi) or (3) modify files in the cgi-bin directory via the -w argument to Tcpdump.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th 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/2005.1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112560044813390&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16683/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2005.1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2005/Sep/1014837.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2849?

How severe is CVE-2005-2849?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2849?

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