CVE-2005-2458

CVE-2005-2458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a compressed file with "improper tables".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2458?
inflate.c in the zlib routines in the Linux kernel before 2.6.12.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a compressed file with "improper tables".
How severe is CVE-2005-2458?
CVE-2005-2458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2458 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2458?
CVE-2005-2458 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 63 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2458?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2458 published?
CVE-2005-2458 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (63)

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