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CVE-2005-3809

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2005-11-25 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The nfattr_to_tcp function in ip_conntrack_proto_tcp.c in ctnetlink in Linux kernel 2.6.14 up to 2.6.14.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via an update message without private protocol information, which triggers a null dereference.

Affected Platforms

Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References