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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.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Version 2.6.8.1

Weakness classification

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