CVE-2005-0449: Input Validation
First published: Wed Feb 16 2005(Updated: )
The netfilter/iptables module in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) or bypass firewall rules via crafted packets, which are not properly handled by the skb_checksum_help function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://oss.sgi.com/archives/netdev/2005-01/msg01036.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-283.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-284.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000945
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=152532
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10753
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/82-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0449?
CVE-2005-0449 has a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service by causing the kernel to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0449?
To fix CVE-2005-0449, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.8.1 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2005-0449?
CVE-2005-0449 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0449?
CVE-2005-0449 is a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-0449 be exploited by local users?
No, CVE-2005-0449 is primarily exploitable by remote attackers.
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