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CVE-2005-2459

5.0 · MEDIUM

The huft_build function in inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 returns the wrong value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via…

Published Aug 23, 2005linuxCWE-476EPSS 4.63%

Overview

CVE-2005-2459 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The huft_build function in inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 returns the wrong value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a certain compressed file that leads to a null pointer dereference, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2458.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94584Refkernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.5Refsecunia.com/advisories/16355/Refsecunia.com/advisories/16500Refsecunia.com/advisories/17826Refsecunia.com/advisories/17918Refsecunia.com/advisories/18056Refsecunia.com/advisories/18059Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2459?

CVE-2005-2459 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2459?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2459?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2459?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2459 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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