CVE-2005-4436

CVE-2005-4436 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) 1.2, as implemented in Cisco IOS after 12.3(2), 12.3(3)B, and 12.3(2)T and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a "spoofed neighbor announcement" with (1) mismatched k values or (2) "goodbye message" Type-Length-Value (TLV).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4436?
Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) 1.2, as implemented in Cisco IOS after 12.3(2), 12.3(3)B, and 12.3(2)T and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a "spoofed neighbor announcement" with (1) mismatched k values or (2) "goodbye message" Type-Length-Value (TLV).
How severe is CVE-2005-4436?
CVE-2005-4436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4436 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.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4436?
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-2005-4436 published?
CVE-2005-4436 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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