CVE-2005-3666: Multiple unspecified format string vulnerabilities in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exc

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3666 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting internet key exchange. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unspecified format string vulnerabilities in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1. NOTE: due to the lack of information in the original sources, it is likely that this candidate will be REJECTed once it is known which implementations are actually vulnerable.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: internet key exchange

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-18 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

internet key exchange internet key exchange DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-key-exchange || rpm -q internet-key-exchange || internet-key-exchange --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison internet-key-exchange sudo apt install internet-key-exchange=<VERSION_BEFORE_1> sudo apt-mark hold internet-key-exchange

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list internet-key-exchange sudo dnf downgrade internet-key-exchange-<VERSION_BEFORE_1> sudo dnf versionlock add internet-key-exchange

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2005-3666?

internet key exchange: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3666 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3666 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-2005-3666 affect?

CVE-2005-3666 affects internet key exchange. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple unspecified format string vulnerabilities in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for

How urgent is CVE-2005-3666?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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