CVE-2005-1431

CVE-2005-1431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnutls 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

Description

The "record packet parsing" in GnuTLS 1.2 before 1.2.3 and 1.0 before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly related to padding bytes in gnutils_cipher.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1431?
The "record packet parsing" in GnuTLS 1.2 before 1.2.3 and 1.0 before 1.0.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly related to padding bytes in gnutils_cipher.c.
How severe is CVE-2005-1431?
CVE-2005-1431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1431 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1431?
CVE-2005-1431 primarily affects Gnu Gnutls. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1431?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1431 published?
CVE-2005-1431 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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