How severe is CVE-2005-1741?

CVE-2005-1741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1741?

CVE-2005-1741 affects Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1741?

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

When was CVE-2005-1741 published?

CVE-2005-1741 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1741

CVE-2005-1741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved
Published: 2005-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gearbox Software Halo: Combat Evolved 1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via malformed data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1741?: Gearbox Software Halo: Combat Evolved 1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via malformed data.
How severe is CVE-2005-1741?: CVE-2005-1741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1741?: CVE-2005-1741 affects Gearbox Software Halo Combat Evolved. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1741 published?: CVE-2005-1741 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gearbox_software:halo_combat_evolved:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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