CVE-2005-4585

CVE-2005-4585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the GTP dissector for Ethereal 0.9.1 to 0.10.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4585?
Unspecified vulnerability in the GTP dissector for Ethereal 0.9.1 to 0.10.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-4585?
CVE-2005-4585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4585 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-2005-4585?
CVE-2005-4585 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4585?
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-2005-4585 published?
CVE-2005-4585 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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