How severe is CVE-2005-2170?

CVE-2005-2170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2170?

CVE-2005-2170 affects Ibm Tivoli Management Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2170?

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

When was CVE-2005-2170 published?

CVE-2005-2170 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2170

CVE-2005-2170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Management Framework 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Management Framework
Published: 2005-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LCF component (lcfd) in IBM Tivoli Management Framework Endpoint allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process exit and connection loss) by connecting to LCF and ending the connection without sending any data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2170?: The LCF component (lcfd) in IBM Tivoli Management Framework Endpoint allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process exit and connection loss) by connecting to LCF and ending the connection without sending any data.
How severe is CVE-2005-2170?: CVE-2005-2170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2170?: CVE-2005-2170 affects Ibm Tivoli Management Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2170 published?: CVE-2005-2170 was published on 2005-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_management_framework:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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