CVE-2004-0626 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem, specifically affecting versions 2.6 when using iptables with TCP options rules. Remote attackers can exploit this by sending a crafted TCP option with a large length, leading to an infinite loop and high CPU consumption. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0 (medium severity), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring no authentication, and resulting in partial availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage for this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.