#VU95250 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0209
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95250
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via crafted IP packet fragments.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel: All versions
External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000945
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11855
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
