CVE-2005-1911

CVE-2005-1911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leafnode 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 fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.11.2 and earlier can hang while waiting for input that never arrives, which allows remote NNTP servers to cause a denial of service (news loss).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1911?
The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.11.2 and earlier can hang while waiting for input that never arrives, which allows remote NNTP servers to cause a denial of service (news loss).
How severe is CVE-2005-1911?
CVE-2005-1911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1911 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1911?
CVE-2005-1911 primarily affects Leafnode. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1911?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1911 published?
CVE-2005-1911 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

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