CVE-2005-2458

5.0 MEDIUM 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a compressed file with "improper tables".

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 4.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-08-23 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:14 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2005-08-23 04:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:14 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 2.6.0
Linux Kernel 2.6.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.2
Linux Kernel 2.6.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.5
Linux Kernel 2.6.6
Linux Kernel 2.6.7

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record