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CVE-2005-3666

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple unspecified format string vulnerabilities in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts, as demons…

Published Nov 18, 2005internet_key_exchangeEPSS 3.43%

Overview

CVE-2005-3666 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting internet_key_exchange internet_key_exchange. It was published on November 18, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified format string vulnerabilities in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1. NOTE: due to the lack of information in the original sources, it is likely that this candidate will be REJECTed once it is known which implementations are actually vulnerable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from internet_key_exchange. Update internet_key_exchange to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3666?

CVE-2005-3666 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting internet_key_exchange internet_key_exchange. It was published on November 18, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3666?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3666?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from internet_key_exchange. Update internet_key_exchange to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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