Vulnerability Description
The TCP stack (tcp_input.c) in OpenBSD 3.5 and 3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system panic) via crafted values in the TCP timestamp option, which causes invalid arguments to be used when calculating the retransmit timeout.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13819
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012861PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata35.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12250ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13819
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012861PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata35.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12250ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0740?
CVE-2005-0740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The TCP stack (tcp_input.c) in OpenBSD 3.5 and 3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system panic) via crafted values in the TCP timestamp option, which causes invalid arguments to...
How severe is CVE-2005-0740?
CVE-2005-0740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.