How severe is CVE-2005-0599?

CVE-2005-0599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0599?

CVE-2005-0599 primarily affects Cisco Application And Content Networking Software. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0599?

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

When was CVE-2005-0599 published?

CVE-2005-0599 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0599

CVE-2005-0599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application And Content Networking Software 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Application And Content Networking Software
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco devices running Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) 4.x, 5.0, or 5.1 before 5.1.11.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed IP packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0599?: Cisco devices running Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) 4.x, 5.0, or 5.1 before 5.1.11.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed IP packets.
How severe is CVE-2005-0599?: CVE-2005-0599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0599?: CVE-2005-0599 primarily affects Cisco Application And Content Networking Software. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0599?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0599 published?: CVE-2005-0599 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:4.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_and_content_networking_software:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*