CVE-2005-2973
The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows...
2.1 LowPublic exploitFix available
CVE-2005-2973 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published October 27, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.79%, the 56th percentile. Fixed in kernel-source-2.6.8 2.6.8-16sarge2.
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).
Exploit likelihood
0.79%Down 3.2 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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).
- Record
CVE-2005-2973- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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).
- Record
CVE-2005-2973- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-2973 No score
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).
- Record
EUVD-2005-2973- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x3q3-8rvf-8jc4 No score
The udp_v6_get_port function in udp.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.14-rc5, when running IPv6, allows...
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).
- Record
GHSA-x3q3-8rvf-8jc4- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-source-2.6.8Debian:3.1 |
before 2.6.8-16sarge2, plus listed versions 2.6.8-162.6.8-16sarge1 |
2.6.8-16sarge2 |
kernel-source-2.4.27Debian:3.1 |
before 2.4.27-10sarge2, plus listed versions 2.4.27-102.4.27-10sarge1 |
2.4.27-10sarge2 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-37.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL | 0:2.6.9-34.0.1.EL |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 2.6.x - IPv6 Local Denial of Service | 2005-10-20 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0140.html
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htm
secunia.com/advisories/17917
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bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=170772
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10041
securityfocus.com/advisories/9806
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:040
debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2173
usn.ubuntu.com/219-1
osvdb.org/20163
linux.bkbits.net/linux-2.6/cset%404342df67SNhRx_3FGhUrrU-FXLlQIA
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2973
github.com/advisories/GHSA-x3q3-8rvf-8jc4
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006:0140
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2006/rhsa-2006_0140.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-2185