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CVE-2005-2973

LowPublished

The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and...

Published: Oct 27, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Oct 20, 2005

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 54.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash).

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.x - IPv6 Local Denial of ServiceExploit
Rémi Denis-Courmont · linux · Oct 20, 2005

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