CVE-2005-2847: High severity Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2005
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.1.16
Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.1.17
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2847?
CVE-2005-2847 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2847?
To fix CVE-2005-2847, upgrade the Barracuda Spam Firewall to a version later than 3.1.17 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2847?
CVE-2005-2847 affects Barracuda Spam Firewall versions 3.1.16 and 3.1.17.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2847 enable?
CVE-2005-2847 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2847?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2005-2847 other than applying the necessary firmware updates.