How severe is CVE-2005-0499?

CVE-2005-0499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0499?

CVE-2005-0499 primarily affects Gigafast Ethernet Gigafast Router. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0499 published?

CVE-2005-0499 was published on 2005-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0499

CVE-2005-0499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gigafast Ethernet Gigafast Router with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gigafast Ethernet Gigafast Router
Published: 2005-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) with the DNS proxy option enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS queries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0499?: Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) with the DNS proxy option enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS queries.
How severe is CVE-2005-0499?: CVE-2005-0499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0499?: CVE-2005-0499 primarily affects Gigafast Ethernet Gigafast Router. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0499 published?: CVE-2005-0499 was published on 2005-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:gigafast_ethernet:gigafast_router:ee400-r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:gigafast_ethernet:gigafast_router:ee410-r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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