How severe is CVE-2005-3033?

CVE-2005-3033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3033?

CVE-2005-3033 affects Cambridge Computer Corporation Vxweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3033?

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-2005-3033 published?

CVE-2005-3033 was published on 2005-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3033

CVE-2005-3033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cambridge Computer Corporation Vxweb 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cambridge Computer Corporation Vxweb
Published: 2005-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in vxWeb 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3033?: Stack-based buffer overflow in vxWeb 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2005-3033?: CVE-2005-3033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3033?: CVE-2005-3033 affects Cambridge Computer Corporation Vxweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3033?: 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-2005-3033 published?: CVE-2005-3033 was published on 2005-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cambridge_computer_corporation:vxweb:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*