How severe is CVE-2005-1471?

CVE-2005-1471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1471?

CVE-2005-1471 primarily affects Rsa Securid Web Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1471 published?

CVE-2005-1471 was published on 2005-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1471

CVE-2005-1471 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsa Securid Web Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rsa Securid Web Agent
Published: 2005-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in RSA SecurID Web Agent 5, 5.2, and 5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted chunked-encoding data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1471?: Heap-based buffer overflow in RSA SecurID Web Agent 5, 5.2, and 5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted chunked-encoding data.
How severe is CVE-2005-1471?: CVE-2005-1471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1471?: CVE-2005-1471 primarily affects Rsa Securid Web Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1471 published?: CVE-2005-1471 was published on 2005-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_web_agent:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_web_agent:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_web_agent:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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