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CVE-2005-3985

First published: Sun Dec 04 2005(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos Astaro Security Gateway=6.101
Sophos Astaro Security Gateway=6.001
Sophos Astaro Security Gateway=6.002

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3985?

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

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3985?

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

  • Can CVE-2005-3985 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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