CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0449

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The netfilter/iptables module in Linux kernel before version 2.6.8.1 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to cause a kernel crash (denial of service) or bypass firewall rules by sending crafted packets. The issue is due to improper handling of packets by the skb_checksum_help function.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely cause a system crash (kernel panic) or bypass firewall rules, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the network or services.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.8.1 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS