CVE-2005-3666 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Nov 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Format string vulnerabilities in IKEv1 implementations may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3666?

CVE-2005-3666 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3666?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Internet Key Exchange Internet Key Exchange.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3666 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-3666 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3666 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3266-cm62-qw52.