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CVE-2005-3272

First published: Thu Oct 20 2005(Updated: )

Linux kernel before 2.6.12 allows remote attackers to poison the bridge forwarding table using frames that have already been dropped by filtering, which can cause the bridge to forward spoofed packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux kernel=2.6.11
Linux kernel=2.6.11.2
Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux kernel=2.6.11.10
Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux kernel=2.6.10
Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux kernel=2.6.11.9
Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux kernel=2.6.11.3
Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux kernel=2.6.8.1
Linux kernel=2.6.11.4
Linux kernel=2.6.11.12
Linux kernel=2.6.11.1
Linux kernel=2.6.6
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
Linux Kernel=2.6.8.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Kernel=2.6.10
Linux Kernel=2.6.11
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=2.6.11.9
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.10
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux Kernel=2.6.11.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3272?

    CVE-2005-3272 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to poison the bridge forwarding table.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3272?

    To fix CVE-2005-3272, it is recommended to upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.12 or later.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2005-3272?

    CVE-2005-3272 affects Linux kernel versions before 2.6.12, including 2.6.11 and earlier.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2005-3272 facilitate?

    CVE-2005-3272 can facilitate attacks that involve forwarding spoofed packets by exploiting the bridge forwarding table.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-3272?

    Yes, a patch to address CVE-2005-3272 was implemented in kernel version 2.6.12 and subsequent versions.

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