CVE-2005-3668: Multiple buffer overflows in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) h

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3668 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting internet key exchange. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts related to denial of service, 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

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
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-2005-3668?

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

Is CVE-2005-3668 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3668 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-2005-3668 affect?

CVE-2005-3668 affects internet key exchange. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple buffer overflows in multiple unspecified implementations of Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) have multiple unspecified attack vectors and impacts related to denial of service, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite

How urgent is CVE-2005-3668?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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