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CVE-2005-2973

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.79%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-10-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2005-2973
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.79%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash).