# CVE-2005-1041: The fib\_seq\_start function in fib\_hash.c in Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via /proc/net/route.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-04-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The fib_seq_start function in fib_hash.c in Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via /proc/net/route.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13267
- http://marc.info/?l=bk-commits-head&m=111186506706769&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419522/100/0/threaded
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9487
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded

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