CVE-2005-3654

CVE-2005-3654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluecoat Webproxy 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

Description

Blue Coat Systems Inc. WinProxy before 6.1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of packets with 0xFF characters to the Telnet port (TCP 23), which corrupts the heap.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3654?
Blue Coat Systems Inc. WinProxy before 6.1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of packets with 0xFF characters to the Telnet port (TCP 23), which corrupts the heap.
How severe is CVE-2005-3654?
CVE-2005-3654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3654 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-2005-3654?
CVE-2005-3654 primarily affects Bluecoat Webproxy. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3654?
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-2005-3654 published?
CVE-2005-3654 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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