How severe is CVE-2005-3950?

CVE-2005-3950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3950 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-2005-3950?

CVE-2005-3950 primarily affects Nufw. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3950?

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

When was CVE-2005-3950 published?

CVE-2005-3950 was published on 2005-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3950

CVE-2005-3950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nufw with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nufw
Published: 2005-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nuauth in NuFW 1.0.x before 1.0.16 and 1.1 allows authenticated users to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3950?: nuauth in NuFW 1.0.x before 1.0.16 and 1.1 allows authenticated users to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2005-3950?: CVE-2005-3950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3950 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-2005-3950?: CVE-2005-3950 primarily affects Nufw. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3950 published?: CVE-2005-3950 was published on 2005-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nufw:nufw:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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