CVE-2005-3992

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 4, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/0059.html
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/226
cve@mitrehttp://secway.org/advisory/AD20051202.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418398
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15682
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/0059.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/226
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secway.org/advisory/AD20051202.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418398
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15682

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1353✓ verified
First seen Dec 2, 2005
WinEggDropShell 1.7 - Multiple Remote Stack Overflows (PoC)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3992?

CVE-2005-3992 is a none vulnerability published on December 4, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-3992 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3992 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 4, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3992 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3992 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3992?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3992, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3992

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