CVE-2005-3899

CVE-2005-3899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Talk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The automatic update feature in Google Talk allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by poisoning a target's DNS cache and causing a large update file to be sent, which consumes large amounts of CPU and memory during the signature verification, aka BenjiBug.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3899?
The automatic update feature in Google Talk allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by poisoning a target's DNS cache and causing a large update file to be sent, which consumes large amounts of CPU and memory during the signature verification, aka BenjiBug.
How severe is CVE-2005-3899?
CVE-2005-3899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3899 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3899?
CVE-2005-3899 affects Google Talk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3899?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3899 published?
CVE-2005-3899 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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