Vulnerability Description
vlan_dev.c in the VLAN code for Linux kernel 2.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel oops from null dereference) via certain UDP packets that lead to a function call with the wrong argument, as demonstrated using snmpwalk on snmpd.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=309308ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.osdl.org/pipermail/bridge/2004-September/000638.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14611
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/169-1/
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=309308ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.osdl.org/pipermail/bridge/2004-September/000638.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14611
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2548?
CVE-2005-2548 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). vlan_dev.c in the VLAN code for Linux kernel 2.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel oops from null dereference) via certain UDP packets that lead to a function call with th...
How severe is CVE-2005-2548?
CVE-2005-2548 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-2005-2548?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.