How severe is CVE-2005-2241?

CVE-2005-2241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2241?

CVE-2005-2241 primarily affects Cisco Call Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2241?

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

When was CVE-2005-2241 published?

CVE-2005-2241 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2241

CVE-2005-2241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Call Manager 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Call Manager
Published: 2005-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco CallManager (CCM) 3.2 and earlier, 3.3 before 3.3(5), 4.0 before 4.0(2a)SR2b, and 4.1 4.1 before 4.1(3)SR1 does not quickly time out Realtime Information Server Data Collection (RISDC) sockets, which results in a "resource leak" that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and connection consumption) in RisDC.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2241?: Cisco CallManager (CCM) 3.2 and earlier, 3.3 before 3.3(5), 4.0 before 4.0(2a)SR2b, and 4.1 4.1 before 4.1(3)SR1 does not quickly time out Realtime Information Server Data Collection (RISDC) sockets, which results in a "resource leak" that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and connection consumption) in RisDC.exe.
How severe is CVE-2005-2241?: CVE-2005-2241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2241?: CVE-2005-2241 primarily affects Cisco Call Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2241?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2241 published?: CVE-2005-2241 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:call_manager:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:call_manager:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:call_manager:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:call_manager:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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