CVE-2005-3272

Medium

Linux kernel before 2.6.12 allows remote attackers to poison the bridge forwarding table using frames that have already been dropped by filtering, which can cause the bridge to forward spoofed packets.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-10-21
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
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-3272 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-3272?

    CVE-2005-3272 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10 . CVE-2005-3272 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-3272?

    CVE-2005-3272 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:N/I:P/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-3272?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-3272. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2005-3272 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2005-3272 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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