CVE-2005-0209: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 3.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via crafted IP packet fragments.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.8.1 only

Published 2005-05-02. Last modified 2026-06-16.