Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14 fib_frontend.c nl_fib_input denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14. This vulnerability affects the function nl_fib_input of the file fib_frontend.c. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-4635. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14 (Operating System). Affected is the function nl_fib_input of the file fib_frontend.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-4635. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.6.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23988), SecurityFocus (BID 16139†), Secunia (SA18788†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24245†). The entry VDB-27958 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.6.15

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12/31/2005 🔍
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01/04/2006 +4 days 🔍
01/09/2006 +4 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +1928 days 🔍
02/03/2025 +3615 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-4635 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4635
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27954
X-Force: 23988
SecurityFocus: 16139 - Linux Kernel FIB_LOOKUP Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 18788
Vulnerability Center: 24245 - Linux Kernel < 2.6.15 nl_fib_input Function Local Information Disclosure and DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 02/03/2025 00:44
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (52), 02/17/2017 12:25 (9), 07/07/2021 09:40 (4), 02/03/2025 00:44 (17)
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