CVE-2005-3180: Linux Kernel

Medium severity, CVSS 5.0. EPSS: 3.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The Orinoco driver (orinoco.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.13 and earlier does not properly clear memory from a previously used packet whose length is increased, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: up to and including 2.6.13

Published 2005-10-12. Last modified 2026-06-16.