How severe is CVE-2005-1173?

CVE-2005-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1173?

CVE-2005-1173 affects Pmsoftware Simple Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1173?

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-2005-1173 published?

CVE-2005-1173 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1173

CVE-2005-1173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pmsoftware Simple Web Server 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pmsoftware Simple Web Server
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in PMSoftware Simple Web Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1173?: Buffer overflow in PMSoftware Simple Web Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
How severe is CVE-2005-1173?: CVE-2005-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1173?: CVE-2005-1173 affects Pmsoftware Simple Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1173?: 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-2005-1173 published?: CVE-2005-1173 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111384806002021&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pmsoftware:simple_web_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*