How severe is CVE-2005-1232?

CVE-2005-1232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1232 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-2005-1232?

CVE-2005-1232 affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1232?

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-2005-1232 published?

CVE-2005-1232 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1232

CVE-2005-1232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Proxy 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Proxy Server
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server (aka Sun ONE Proxy Server) 3.6 SP6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1232?: Buffer overflow in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server (aka Sun ONE Proxy Server) 3.6 SP6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-1232?: CVE-2005-1232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1232 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-2005-1232?: CVE-2005-1232 affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1232?: 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-2005-1232 published?: CVE-2005-1232 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:3.6:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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