CVE-2005-3934
CVE-2005-3934 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pcanywhere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Pcanywhere
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Symantec pcAnywhere 11.0.1, 11.5.1, and all other 32-bit versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3934?
- Buffer overflow in Symantec pcAnywhere 11.0.1, 11.5.1, and all other 32-bit versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3934?
- CVE-2005-3934 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3934 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3934?
- CVE-2005-3934 primarily affects Symantec Pcanywhere. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3934?
- 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-2005-3934 published?
- CVE-2005-3934 was published on 2005-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17797
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015284
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15646
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.29.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2658
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23298
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:11.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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