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CVE-2005-0177

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.

  • Published: Mar 7, 2005
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2005-0177
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 2.6.8.1 2.6.8.1.x