How severe is CVE-2005-4565?

CVE-2005-4565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-4565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4565?

CVE-2005-4565 primarily affects Adtran Netvanta. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4565?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-4565 published?

CVE-2005-4565 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4565

CVE-2005-4565 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adtran Netvanta with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adtran Netvanta
Published: 2005-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in ADTRAN NetVanta before 10.03.03.E might allow remote attackers to have an unknown impact via format string specifiers in crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4565?: Format string vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in ADTRAN NetVanta before 10.03.03.E might allow remote attackers to have an unknown impact via format string specifiers in crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.
How severe is CVE-2005-4565?: CVE-2005-4565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-4565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4565?: CVE-2005-4565 primarily affects Adtran Netvanta. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4565 published?: CVE-2005-4565 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:adtran:netvanta:3xxx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:adtran:netvanta:4xxx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:adtran:netvanta:5xxx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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