CVE-2005-3992: Multiple buffer overflows in WinEggDropShell remote access trojan (RAT) 1.7 allow remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3992 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wineggdropshell. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wineggdropshell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-04 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wineggdropshell wineggdropshell DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wineggdropshell sudo apt install wineggdropshell=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold wineggdropshell

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

dnf --showduplicates list wineggdropshell sudo dnf downgrade wineggdropshell-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add wineggdropshell

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WinEggDropShell 1.7 - Multiple Remote Stack Overflows (PoC)

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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-2005-3992?

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

Is CVE-2005-3992 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3992 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-2005-3992 affect?

CVE-2005-3992 affects wineggdropshell. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3992?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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