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7.8high

CVE-2005-0177

nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a…

Published 21 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.8
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.4%
percentile 84%
Public exploits
0
none known

nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.8AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Technology feeds
Linux kernel (RSS, critical only)

References

  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10298 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/12598 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • marc.info /?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2 · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, x_transferred
  • distro.conectiva.com.br /atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CONECTIVA, x_transferred
  • linux.bkbits.net /linux-2.6/cset%4041e2bfbeOiXFga62XrBhzm7Kv9QDmQ · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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