Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0209

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Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0209

Published: May 2, 2005 / Updated: October 11, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95250
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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: CVE-2005-0209
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2005-0209

Install update from vendor's repository.

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