How severe is CVE-2005-0968?

CVE-2005-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0968?

CVE-2005-0968 affects Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0968?

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

When was CVE-2005-0968 published?

CVE-2005-0968 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0968

CVE-2005-0968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Computer Associates (CA) eTrust Intrusion Detection 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via large size values that are not properly validated before calling the CPImportKey function in the Crypto API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0968?: Computer Associates (CA) eTrust Intrusion Detection 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via large size values that are not properly validated before calling the CPImportKey function in the Crypto API.
How severe is CVE-2005-0968?: CVE-2005-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0968?: CVE-2005-0968 affects Broadcom Etrust Intrusion Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0968 published?: CVE-2005-0968 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=223&type=vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_intrusion_detection:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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