CVE-2005-2873

Low

The ipt_recent kernel module (ipt_recent.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.12 and earlier does not properly perform certain time tests when the jiffies value is greater than LONG_MAX, which can cause ipt_recent netfilter rules to block too early, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2872.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-09-09
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-2873?

    CVE-2005-2873 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2005-2873 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-2873?

    CVE-2005-2873 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2873?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2005-2873 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2005-2873 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2005-2873 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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