Vulnerability Description
inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a compressed file with "improper tables".
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16355/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16500
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18510
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19252
- http://sources.redhat.com/ml/bug-gnu-utils/1999-06/msg00183.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2458?
CVE-2005-2458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a compressed file with "improper tables".
How severe is CVE-2005-2458?
CVE-2005-2458 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-2005-2458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.