CVE-2005-3481 in the critical feed json
Cisco IOS 12.0 to 12.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in system timers.
published 2005-11-03 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-3480
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.1%
- EPSS 7.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Cisco IOS 12.0 to 12.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in system timers. NOTE: this issue does not correspond to a specific vulnerability, rather a general weakness that only increases the feasibility of exploitation of any vulnerabilities that might exist. Such design-level weaknesses normally are not included in CVE, so perhaps this issue should be REJECTed.
Exploit prediction
7.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
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cisco.com
/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20051102-timers.shtml
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/17413
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/562945
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4914
vdb-entry, signature
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2005/2282
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/15275
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1015139
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-3481
- NVD CVE-2005-3481
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