CVE-2005-4215

CVE-2005-4215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Motorola Cable Modem 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

Description

Motorola SB5100E Cable Modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via an IP packet with the same source and destination IPs and ports, and with the SYN flag set (aka LAND).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4215?
Motorola SB5100E Cable Modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via an IP packet with the same source and destination IPs and ports, and with the SYN flag set (aka LAND).
How severe is CVE-2005-4215?
CVE-2005-4215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4215 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4215?
CVE-2005-4215 affects Motorola Motorola Cable Modem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4215?
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-2005-4215 published?
CVE-2005-4215 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)