How severe is CVE-2005-2729?

CVE-2005-2729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2729?

CVE-2005-2729 affects Astaro Security Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2729?

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-2005-2729 published?

CVE-2005-2729 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2729

CVE-2005-2729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Astaro Security Linux 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astaro Security Linux
Published: 2005-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTP proxy in Astaro Security Linux 6.0 does not properly filter HTTP CONNECT requests to localhost, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules and connect to local services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2729?: The HTTP proxy in Astaro Security Linux 6.0 does not properly filter HTTP CONNECT requests to localhost, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules and connect to local services.
How severe is CVE-2005-2729?: CVE-2005-2729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2729?: CVE-2005-2729 affects Astaro Security Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2729?: 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-2005-2729 published?: CVE-2005-2729 was published on 2005-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:astaro:security_linux:6.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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