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CVE-2005-0384

First published: Tue Mar 15 2005(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.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE Linux=8.2
SUSE Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=9.1
SUSE Linux=9.2
Trustix Secure Linux=2
Trustix Secure Linux=2.1
Trustix Secure Linux=2.2
Ubuntu=4.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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