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CVE-2005-3675

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

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CVE-2005-3675 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth consumption) by sending ACK messages for packets that have not yet been received (optimistic ACKs), which can cause the sender to increase its transmission rate until it fills available bandwidth.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth consumption) by sending ACK messages for packets that have not yet been received (optimistic ACKs), which can cause the sender to increase its transmission rate until it fills available bandwidth.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TcpTcpAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3675?
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth consumption) by sending ACK messages for packets that have not yet been received (optimistic ACKs), which can cause the sender to increase its transmission rate until it fills available bandwidth.
How severe is CVE-2005-3675?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3675 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3675?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST