How severe is CVE-2005-3269?

CVE-2005-3269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3269 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-2005-3269?

CVE-2005-3269 primarily affects Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3269?

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-2005-3269 published?

CVE-2005-3269 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3269

CVE-2005-3269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Directory 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server
Published: 2005-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in help.cgi in the HTTP administrative interface for (1) Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2003Q4, 2004Q2, and 2005Q1, (2) Red Hat Directory Server and (3) Certificate Server before 7.1 SP1, (4) Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP4 and earlier, and (5) Sun ONE Administration Server 5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (admin server crash), or local users to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3269?: Stack-based buffer overflow in help.cgi in the HTTP administrative interface for (1) Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2003Q4, 2004Q2, and 2005Q1, (2) Red Hat Directory Server and (3) Certificate Server before 7.1 SP1, (4) Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP4 and earlier, and (5) Sun ONE Administration Server 5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (admin server crash), or local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-3269?: CVE-2005-3269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3269 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-2005-3269?: CVE-2005-3269 primarily affects Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3269?: 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-2005-3269 published?: CVE-2005-3269 was published on 2005-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_proxy_server:5.2:2003q4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_proxy_server:5.2:2004q2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_proxy_server:5.2:2005q1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:5.2:2003q4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:5.2:2004q2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:5.2:2005q1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_administration_server:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:4.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:4.16:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.0_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:sp3:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:one_directory_server:5.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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