How severe is CVE-2005-3960?

CVE-2005-3960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3960?

CVE-2005-3960 primarily affects Kadu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3960?

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-2005-3960 published?

CVE-2005-3960 was published on 2005-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3960

CVE-2005-3960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kadu 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: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kadu
Published: 2005-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kadu 0.4.2 and 0.5.0pre allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or generated traffic) via a malformed message, possibly with incomplete information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3960?: Kadu 0.4.2 and 0.5.0pre allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or generated traffic) via a malformed message, possibly with incomplete information.
How severe is CVE-2005-3960?: CVE-2005-3960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3960?: CVE-2005-3960 primarily affects Kadu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3960?: 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-2005-3960 published?: CVE-2005-3960 was published on 2005-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kadu:kadu:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kadu:kadu:0.5_pre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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