CVE-2004-0626

What it is

The tcp_find_option function of the netfilter subsystem in Linux kernel 2.6, when using iptables and TCP options rules, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by infinite loop) via a large option length that produces a negative integer after a casting operation to the char type.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2004-12-06 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:06 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2004-12-06 05:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:06 UTC

Exploit probability

2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Conectiva Linux 10
• Gentoo Linux
• Linux Kernel 2.6.0
• Suse Linux 8.0
• Suse Linux 8.1
• Suse Linux 8.2
• Suse Linux 9.0
• Suse Linux 9.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Partial

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