CVE-2005-3654: High severity bluecoat Webproxy vulnerability
Blue Coat Systems Inc. WinProxy before 6.1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of packets with 0xFF characters to the Telnet port (TCP 23), which corrupts the heap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3654?
CVE-2005-3654 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3654?
To fix CVE-2005-3654, you should upgrade your Blue Coat Systems Inc. WinProxy software to version 6.1a or later.
What is affected by CVE-2005-3654?
CVE-2005-3654 affects multiple versions of Bluecoat Webproxy including versions 4.0 and 5.0 before 6.1a.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3654 exploit?
CVE-2005-3654 can be exploited by sending a large number of packets with 0xFF characters to the Telnet port, resulting in a crash.
Can CVE-2005-3654 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2005-3654 can lead to data loss as it may allow remote attackers to crash the affected system.