CVE-2005-3190
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) iGateway 3.0 and 4.0 before 4.0.050623, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTTP GET requests.
Published Oct 13, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3190 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Igateway (Broadcom).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
65%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) iGateway 3.0 and 4.0 before 4.0.050623, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTTP GET requests.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IgatewayBroadcom | 3.0, 4.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 13, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33485
- exploitMSF ca_igateway_debug.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1243
- exploitExploitDB-16801
- other20051014 CAID 33485 - Computer Associates iGateway debug mode HTTP GET request buffer overflow vulnerability
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Computer Associates (CA) iGateway 3.0 and 4.0 before 4.0.050623, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTTP GET requests.
Affected: Igateway (Broadcom) versions 3.0, 4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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