How severe is CVE-2005-3992?

CVE-2005-3992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3992?

CVE-2005-3992 affects Wineggdropshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3992?

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-2005-3992 published?

CVE-2005-3992 was published on 2005-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3992

CVE-2005-3992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wineggdropshell 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wineggdropshell
Published: 2005-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in WinEggDropShell remote access trojan (RAT) 1.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long GET request to the HTTP server, or a long (2) USER or (3) PASS command to the FTP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3992?: Multiple buffer overflows in WinEggDropShell remote access trojan (RAT) 1.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long GET request to the HTTP server, or a long (2) USER or (3) PASS command to the FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2005-3992?: CVE-2005-3992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3992?: CVE-2005-3992 affects Wineggdropshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3992?: 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-2005-3992 published?: CVE-2005-3992 was published on 2005-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wineggdropshell:wineggdropshell:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*