CVE-2005-0384: Medium severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in the PPP driver for the Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a pppd client.

Affected Software

11 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
Trustix Secure Linux=2
Trustix Secure Linux=2.1
Trustix Secure Linux=2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.10

Event History

Mar 15, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0384?

CVE-2005-0384 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing the kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0384?

To fix CVE-2005-0384, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2005-0384?

CVE-2005-0384 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, SUSE Linux versions 8.2 to 9.2, Trustix Secure Linux versions 2 to 2.2, and Ubuntu Linux 4.10.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-0384 facilitate?

CVE-2005-0384 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, specifically leading to a kernel crash.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2005-0384?

While detailed exploit information is not widely publicized, the nature of the vulnerability suggests potential for remote exploitation.

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