CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3992

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the potential for complete remote takeover of the infected system, leading to data theft, malware installation, or further attacks.

Recommendation

Immediately identify and remove WinEggDropShell RAT 1.7 from systems. Implement policies to block unknown applications and regularly scan systems for trojans.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS