CVE-2005-3985: High severity Astaro Security Linux vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2005
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Updated

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in Astaro Security Linux before 6.102 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1. NOTE: due to the lack of details in the advisory, it is unclear which of CVE-2005-3666, CVE-2005-3667, and/or CVE-2005-3668 this issue applies to.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Astaro Security Linux=6.101
Astaro Security Linux=6.001
Astaro Security Linux=6.002

Event History

Dec 4, 2005
CVE Published
10:03 PM
Dec 5, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3985?

CVE-2005-3985 has a high severity as it allows for potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3985?

To fix CVE-2005-3985, upgrade Astaro Security Linux to version 6.102 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3985?

CVE-2005-3985 affects Astaro Security Linux versions 6.001, 6.002, and 6.101.

4

Can CVE-2005-3985 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3985 can be exploited remotely through crafted IKE packets.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2005-3985?

Yes, the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite demonstrates an exploit for CVE-2005-3985.

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