Improper input validation in Linux Kernel

CVE-2005-0449

The netfilter/iptables module in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) or bypass firewall rules via crafted packets, which are not properly handled by the skb_checksum_help function.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.046 (90.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0449?
CVE-2005-0449 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2005-05-02.
Is CVE-2005-0449 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.