CVE-2005-3768
7.5CVSSHIGH
Description
Buffer overflow in the Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in Symantec Dynamic VPN Services, as used in Enterprise Firewall, Gateway Security, and Firewall /VPN Appliance products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015247
securitytracker.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/17684
secunia.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2517
vupen.com
and 3 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Nov 23, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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