CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3809

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the nfattr_to_tcp function in the Linux kernel 2.6.14 through 2.6.14.3 allows attackers to cause a kernel oops (denial of service) by sending an update message without private protocol information, triggering a null pointer dereference.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can cause a system crash (denial of service), disrupting services and potentially requiring a machine reboot.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.14.4 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The nfattr_to_tcp function in ip_conntrack_proto_tcp.c in ctnetlink in Linux kernel 2.6.14 up to 2.6.14.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via an update message without private protocol information, which triggers a null dereference.

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