CVE-2005-2872: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2872: The ipt_recent kernel module (ipt_recent.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.12, when running on 64-bit processor...

The ipt_recent kernel module (ipt_recent.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.12, when running on 64-bit processors such as AMD64, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via certain attacks such as SSH brute force, which leads to memset calls using a length based on the u_int32_t type, acting on an array of unsigned long elements, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2873.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service flaw. On 64-bit systems using the ipt_recent firewall module, certain remote traffic patterns could trigger a kernel panic, taking the host offline. The main concern is legacy Linux systems that still run kernels before 2.6.12 or vendor kernels without the backported fix. Exposure is likely limited to legacy 64-bit Linux systems with iptables recent-match functionality enabled and kernels older than the fixed upstream or vendor-patched releases. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to remain affected unless running obsolete kernels. Treat as a legacy infrastructure availability risk. It is not marked as known exploited, but affected systems can be remotely crashed. Prioritize systems that expose SSH or other network services and still run unsupported Linux kernels. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a vendor-fixed kernel or Linux kernel 2.6.12 or later.; Review Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, and Mandriva advisories for package-specific fixes.; Disable ipt_recent-based firewall rules where upgrade is delayed and operationally acceptable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 9, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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