How severe is CVE-2005-3985?

CVE-2005-3985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3985?

CVE-2005-3985 primarily affects Astaro Security Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3985?

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-2005-3985 published?

CVE-2005-3985 was published on 2005-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3985

CVE-2005-3985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Astaro Security Linux 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astaro Security Linux
Published: 2005-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in Astaro Security Linux before 6.102 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1. NOTE: due to the lack of details in the advisory, it is unclear which of CVE-2005-3666, CVE-2005-3667, and/or CVE-2005-3668 this issue applies to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3985?: The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in Astaro Security Linux before 6.102 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1. NOTE: due to the lack of details in the advisory, it is unclear which of CVE-2005-3666, CVE-2005-3667, and/or CVE-2005-3668 this issue applies to.
How severe is CVE-2005-3985?: CVE-2005-3985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3985?: CVE-2005-3985 primarily affects Astaro Security Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3985?: 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-2005-3985 published?: CVE-2005-3985 was published on 2005-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:astaro:security_linux:6.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astaro:security_linux:6.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astaro:security_linux:6.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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