CVE-2005-3481

Description

Cisco IOS 12.0 to 12.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in system timers. NOTE: this issue does not correspond to a specific vulnerability, rather a general weakness that only increases the feasibility of exploitation of any vulnerabilities that might exist. Such design-level weaknesses normally are not included in CVE, so perhaps this issue should be REJECTed.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.12% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory cisco.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/562945	third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/17413	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4914	vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2282	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15275	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015139	vdb entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20051102-timers.shtml	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3481?: CVE-2005-3481 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3481?: To fix CVE-2005-3481, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3481 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-3481 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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