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CVE-2005-3899

UnknownEPSS 0.82%

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CVE-2005-3899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The automatic update feature in Google Talk allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by poisoning a target's DNS cache and causing a large update file to be sent, which consumes large amounts of CPU and memory during the signature verification, aka BenjiBug.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The automatic update feature in Google Talk allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by poisoning a target's DNS cache and causing a large update file to be sent, which consumes large amounts of CPU and memory during the signature verification, aka BenjiBug.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleTalkAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3899?
The automatic update feature in Google Talk allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by poisoning a target's DNS cache and causing a large update file to be sent, which consumes large amounts of CPU and memory during the signature verification, aka BenjiBug.
How severe is CVE-2005-3899?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3899?
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