CVE-2005-2808: frox 0.7.16 and 0.7.17 does not properly parse certain Deny ACLs, which might allow attackers to bypass intend

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2808 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting frox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

frox 0.7.16 and 0.7.17 does not properly parse certain Deny ACLs, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions and access blocked hosts.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frox

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-07 18:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frox frox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.16 · 0.7.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.16

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frox || rpm -q frox || frox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison frox sudo apt install frox=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.16> sudo apt-mark hold frox

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list frox sudo dnf downgrade frox-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.16> sudo dnf versionlock add frox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2808?

frox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2808 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2808 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2808 affect?

CVE-2005-2808 affects frox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). frox 0.7.16 and 0.7.17 does not properly parse certain Deny ACLs, which might allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions and access blocked hosts.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2808?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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