Vulnerability Description
The huft_build function in inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 returns the wrong value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a certain compressed file that leads to a null pointer dereference, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2458.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94584Third Party Advisory
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.5Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16355/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16500Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_50_kernel.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419522/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14720Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2459?
CVE-2005-2459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The huft_build function in inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 returns the wrong value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a c...
How severe is CVE-2005-2459?
CVE-2005-2459 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-2005-2459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.