How severe is CVE-2005-3252?

CVE-2005-3252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3252?

CVE-2005-3252 primarily affects Sourcefire Snort. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3252?

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-2005-3252 published?

CVE-2005-3252 was published on 2005-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3252

CVE-2005-3252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sourcefire Snort with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 84% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 84% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sourcefire Snort
Published: 2005-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3252?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Back Orifice (BO) preprocessor for Snort before 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2005-3252?: CVE-2005-3252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3252?: CVE-2005-3252 primarily affects Sourcefire Snort. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3252?: 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-2005-3252 published?: CVE-2005-3252 was published on 2005-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sourcefire:snort:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sourcefire:snort:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sourcefire:snort:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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