How severe is CVE-2005-2280?

CVE-2005-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2280 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-2005-2280?

CVE-2005-2280 affects Cisco Security Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2280?

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

When was CVE-2005-2280 published?

CVE-2005-2280 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2280

CVE-2005-2280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Security Agent 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 Security Agent
Published: 2005-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Security Agent (CSA) 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted IP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2280?: Cisco Security Agent (CSA) 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted IP packet.
How severe is CVE-2005-2280?: CVE-2005-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2280 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-2005-2280?: CVE-2005-2280 affects Cisco Security Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2280 published?: CVE-2005-2280 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:security_agent:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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