Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-1857 is an old simpleproxy flaw where a malicious HTTP proxy reply could make vulnerable simpleproxy versions run attacker-controlled code. Business urgency depends on whether simpleproxy before 3.4 still exists in the environment. The bundle does not show active exploitation or modern severity scoring. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running simpleproxy before 3.4, especially where it connects to untrusted or attacker-controlled HTTP proxies. The bundle does not identify affected operating system packages beyond Debian advisory references. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize discovery first; if simpleproxy before 3.4 is present, remediate promptly because the stated impact is arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade simpleproxy to 3.4 or later where available.; Apply Debian DSA-786 packages on affected Debian systems.; Remove or replace unsupported simpleproxy deployments..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- simpleproxy-reply-format-string(22016)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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