CVE-2005-3183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3183: The HTBoundary_put_block function in HTBound.c for W3C libwww (w3c-libwww) allows remote servers to cause a...

The HTBoundary_put_block function in HTBound.c for W3C libwww (w3c-libwww) allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted multipart/byteranges MIME message that triggers an out-of-bounds read.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-3183 is a denial-of-service flaw in W3C libwww. A malicious remote server could send a crafted multipart/byteranges response that crashes software using the library. The provided sources do not show data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems or applications that still link against W3C libwww and fetch content from remote or untrusted servers. Modern exposure is uncertain from the bundle. Treat as a legacy dependency risk. Prioritize if libwww is present in internet-facing automation, crawlers, integrations, or business workflows that fetch remote content. Otherwise handle through normal vulnerability remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify applications and packages using W3C libwww.; Check vendor advisories for supported fixed package versions.; Apply relevant OS or distribution security updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 12, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9653CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=159597CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
USN-220-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU

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