CVE-2005-2849: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2849: Argument injection vulnerability in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remot...

Argument injection vulnerability in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to (1) read portions of source code via the -f option to Dig (dig_device.cgi), (2) determine file existence via the -r argument to Tcpdump (tcpdump_device.cgi) or (3) modify files in the cgi-bin directory via the -w argument to Tcpdump.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Barracuda Spam Firewall issue lets a remote attacker abuse diagnostic CGI functions by injecting arguments into backend tools. Reported impacts include viewing source-code fragments, checking whether files exist, and modifying files under cgi-bin on firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Barracuda Spam Firewall firmware 3.1.16 or 3.1.17, especially where appliance diagnostic or management CGI interfaces are reachable by untrusted networks. Prioritize discovery and containment of any legacy Barracuda Spam Firewall appliances. The reported ability to modify CGI files raises business risk, but urgency depends on whether affected firmware remains deployed and reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify any Barracuda Spam Firewall appliances running firmware 3.1.16 or 3.1.17.; Check Barracuda guidance for fixed firmware or supported replacement paths.; Restrict appliance management and diagnostic interfaces to trusted administrative networks..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 8, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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