What is CVE-2005-0209?

CVE-2005-0209 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2005-0209 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-0209?

CVE-2005-0209 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0209?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-0209. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2005-0209 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0209 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2005-0209

High

Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via crafted IP packet fragments.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2005-05-02

Last modified 2026-04-16

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

Vector string

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2005-0209 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-0209 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Marc
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
Oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11855
Kernel patch commit
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000945
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2005-0209

Severity High

CVSS score 7.8 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2005-05-02

Modified 2026-04-16

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0209?

CVE-2005-0209 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2005-0209 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-0209?

CVE-2005-0209 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0209?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-0209. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2005-0209 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2005-0209 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →