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CVE-2005-3675

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 2.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-11-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2005-3675
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
2.32%

Original NVD 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.