Vulnerability Description
The nl_fib_input function in fib_frontend.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.15 does not check for valid lengths of the header and payload, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory reference) via malformed fib_lookup netlink messages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18216PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16139Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18216PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16139Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0035
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4635?
CVE-2005-4635 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The nl_fib_input function in fib_frontend.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.15 does not check for valid lengths of the header and payload, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (in...
How severe is CVE-2005-4635?
CVE-2005-4635 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-2005-4635?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.