CVE-2005-3660

Description

Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and panic) by creating a large number of connected file descriptors or socketpairs and setting a large data transfer buffer, then preventing Linux from being able to finish the transfer by causing the process to become a zombie, or closing the file descriptor without closing an associated reference.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/291	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16041	vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=362	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3076	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015402	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23835	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/18205	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3660?: CVE-2005-3660 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3660?: To fix CVE-2005-3660, 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-2005-3660 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3660 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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