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CVE-2005-2458

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".

CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -

CVSS V2 Severity:
CVSS Score : 5.0
Exploit Score: 10.0
Impact Score: 2.9

CVSS V2 Metrics:
Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality: NONE
Integrity: NONE
Availability: PARTIAL