CVE-2005-3180

Medium

The Orinoco driver (orinoco.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.13 and earlier does not properly clear memory from a previously used packet whose length is increased, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-10-12
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

5.0

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

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-3180?

    CVE-2005-3180 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10 . CVE-2005-3180 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-3180?

    CVE-2005-3180 has a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-3180?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2005-3180 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2005-3180 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2005-3180 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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