How severe is CVE-2005-2862?

CVE-2005-2862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2862?

CVE-2005-2862 affects Road Runner Adsl Road Runner Modem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2862?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2862 published?

CVE-2005-2862 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2862

CVE-2005-2862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Road Runner Adsl Road Runner Modem with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Road Runner Adsl Road Runner Modem
Published: 2005-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ADSL Road Runner modem in the Annex A family has a service running on port 224, which allows remote attackers to login to the modem with a blank password and gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2862?: ADSL Road Runner modem in the Annex A family has a service running on port 224, which allows remote attackers to login to the modem with a blank password and gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2005-2862?: CVE-2005-2862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2862?: CVE-2005-2862 affects Road Runner Adsl Road Runner Modem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2862 published?: CVE-2005-2862 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112607274800750&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:road_runner:adsl_road_runner_modem:annex_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*