CVE-2005-3481
Cisco IOS 12.0 to 12.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based...
CVE-2005-3481 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Cisco Ios, published November 3, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.12%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.12%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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 likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-3481- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-3481- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-3480No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2005-3480- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-q69w-f877-cj83No score
Cisco IOS 12.0 to 12.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based...
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.
- Record
GHSA-q69w-f877-cj83- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/562945
secunia.com/advisories/17413
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4914
vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2282
securityfocus.com/bid/15275
securitytracker.com/id?1015139
cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20051102-timers.shtml
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-3481
github.com/advisories/GHSA-q69w-f877-cj83