CVE-2005-0177

Linux Kernel - Memory Corruption

Title source: rule

Description

nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.

References (6)

Scores

EPSS 0.0074
EPSS Percentile 72.6%

Classification

CWE
CWE-119
Status draft

Affected Products (1)

linux/linux_kernel

Timeline

Published Mar 07, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026