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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2005-1911

The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.11.2 and earlier can hang while waiting for input that never arrives, which allows remote NNTP servers to cause a denial of service (news loss).

Vulnerability Description

The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.11.2 and earlier can hang while waiting for input that never arrives, which allows remote NNTP servers to cause a denial of service (news loss).

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LeafnodeLeafnode1.9.19

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1911?

CVE-2005-1911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.11.2 and earlier can hang while waiting for input that never arrives, which allows remote NNTP servers to cause a denial of service (news loss).

How severe is CVE-2005-1911?

CVE-2005-1911 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1911?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Leafnode Leafnode.