How severe is CVE-2005-1086?

CVE-2005-1086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1086?

CVE-2005-1086 affects An An-httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1086?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1086 published?

CVE-2005-1086 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1086

CVE-2005-1086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in An An-httpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: An An-httpd
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the cmdIS.DLL plugin for AN HTTPD Server 1.42n allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long User-Agent header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1086?: Buffer overflow in the cmdIS.DLL plugin for AN HTTPD Server 1.42n allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long User-Agent header.
How severe is CVE-2005-1086?: CVE-2005-1086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1086?: CVE-2005-1086 affects An An-httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1086 published?: CVE-2005-1086 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:an:an-httpd:1.42n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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