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CVE-2005-3732

7.8 · HIGH

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation (isakmp_agg.c) in racoon in ipsec-tools before 0.6.3, when running in aggressive mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic…

Published Nov 21, 2005ipsec-toolsCWE-399EPSS 4.44%

Overview

CVE-2005-3732 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipsec-tools ipsec-tools. It was published on November 21, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation (isakmp_agg.c) in racoon in ipsec-tools before 0.6.3, when running in aggressive mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null dereference and crash) via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipsec-tools. Update ipsec-tools 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-2005-3732?

CVE-2005-3732 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipsec-tools ipsec-tools. It was published on November 21, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3732?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2005-3732?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipsec-tools. Update ipsec-tools 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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