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Vulnerability record · CVE-2005-2729 · published 30 August 2005

CVE-2005-2729: Astaro security linux vulnerability

Astaro · Security Linux

The HTTP proxy in Astaro Security Linux 6.0 does not properly filter HTTP CONNECT requests to localhost, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules and connect to local services.

7.5 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 6.6% · top 6.4%
7.5CVSS 2.0 base score
6.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The HTTP proxy in Astaro Security Linux 6.0 does not properly filter HTTP CONNECT requests to localhost, which allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules and connect to local services.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112501186602731&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16578/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14665
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22021
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112501186602731&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/16578/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14665
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22021

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2005-2729), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.