First published: Fri Sep 09 2005(Updated: )
The ipt_recent kernel module (ipt_recent.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.12 and earlier does not properly perform certain time tests when the jiffies value is greater than LONG_MAX, which can cause ipt_recent netfilter rules to block too early, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2872.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test10 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test11 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test4 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test6 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test7 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test8 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test9 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
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 | =2.6.6-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.7 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.7-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8.1.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.9-2.6.20 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.10 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.10-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11-rc4 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.4 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.6 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.7 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11.8 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.11_rc1_bk6 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.12 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6_test9_cvs |
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CVE-2005-2873 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper time tests in the ipt_recent kernel module.
To resolve CVE-2005-2873, users should upgrade to a later version of the Linux kernel beyond 2.6.12.
CVE-2005-2873 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.12 and earlier.
CVE-2005-2873 may cause ipt_recent netfilter rules to block network traffic too early, potentially affecting network accessibility.
Yes, CVE-2005-2873 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2872, both affecting the ipt_recent kernel module.