Vulnerability Description
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth consumption) by sending ACK messages for packets that have not yet been received (optimistic ACKs), which can cause the sender to increase its transmission rate until it fills available bandwidth.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcp | Tcp | All versions |
References
- http://www.cs.umd.edu/~capveg/optack/optack-extended.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/102014Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15468/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23055
- http://www.cs.umd.edu/~capveg/optack/optack-extended.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/102014Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15468/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23055
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3675?
CVE-2005-3675 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth consumption) by sending ACK messages for packets that have not yet been received (optimistic ACK...
How severe is CVE-2005-3675?
CVE-2005-3675 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3675?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcp Tcp.