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ID:10799 - Exploit for Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-2973
ID:10799 - Exploit for Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-2973
Published: November 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99727
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2973
CWE-ID: CWE-835
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.
The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.