CVE-2005-4794

Name: CVE-2005-4794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IP Phones 7902/7905/7912, ATA 186/188, Unity Express, ACNS, and Subscriber Edge Services Manager (SESM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or instability) via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IP Phones 7902/7905/7912, ATA 186/188, Unity Express, ACNS, and Subscriber Edge Services Manager (SESM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or instability) via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Application And Content Networking Software	All versions
Cisco	Ata	186
Cisco	Ata	188
Cisco	Subscriber Edge Services Manager	All versions
Cisco	Ip Phone 7902	All versions
Cisco	Ip Phone 7905	All versions
Cisco	Ip Phone 7912	All versions
Cisco	Unity Express	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4794?

How severe is CVE-2005-4794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4794?

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