CVE-2005-1267

CVE-2005-1267 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Fedora Core with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The bgp_update_print function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BGP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1267?
The bgp_update_print function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BGP packet.
How severe is CVE-2005-1267?
CVE-2005-1267 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1267 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1267?
CVE-2005-1267 primarily affects Redhat Fedora Core. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1267?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1267 published?
CVE-2005-1267 was published on 2005-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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