How severe is CVE-2005-1109?

CVE-2005-1109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1109 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1109?

CVE-2005-1109 primarily affects Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1109?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1109 published?

CVE-2005-1109 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1109

CVE-2005-1109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The filtering of URLs in JunkBuster before 2.0.2-r3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1109?: The filtering of URLs in JunkBuster before 2.0.2-r3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2005-1109?: CVE-2005-1109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1109 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1109?: CVE-2005-1109 primarily affects Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1109?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1109 published?: CVE-2005-1109 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:junkbuster:internet_junkbuster:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:junkbuster:internet_junkbuster:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:junkbuster:internet_junkbuster:2.0.2_r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster

CVE-2005-1108 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): The ij_untrusted_url function in JunkBuster 2.0.2-r2, with single-threaded mode enabled, allows remote attackers to…

All CVEs affecting Junkbuster Internet Junkbuster →