CVE-2005-0177

Description

nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory com.br
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10298 vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598 vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2 mailing list
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 patch vendor advisory
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041e2bfbeOiXFga62XrBhzm7Kv9QDmQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0177?
CVE-2005-0177 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0177?
To fix CVE-2005-0177, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0177 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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