PatchTheCVECVE-2005-3493: Battle Carry .005 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inaccessible port) via a l
CVE-2005-3493 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting battle carry. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Battle Carry .005 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inaccessible port) via a large packet, which triggers a socket error and terminates the socket that is listening on the server's UDP port.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2005-11-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2005-3493?
battle carry: upgrade to newer than .005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2005-3493 being exploited?
CVE-2005-3493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2005-3493 affect?
CVE-2005-3493 affects battle carry. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Battle Carry .005 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inaccessible port) via a large packet, which triggers a socket error and terminates the socket that is listening on the server's UDP port.
How urgent is CVE-2005-3493?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference