Multiple TCP/IP and ICMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network throughput reduction for TCP connections) via a blind throughput-reduction attack using spoofed Source Quench packets, aka the "ICMP Source Quench attack." NOTE: CVE-2004-0790, CVE-2004-0791, and CVE-2004-1060 have been SPLIT based on different attacks; CVE-2005-0065, CVE-2005-0066, CVE-2005-0067, and CVE-2005-0068 are related identifiers that are SPLIT based on the underlying vulnerability. While CVE normally SPLITs based on vulnerability, the attack-based identifiers exist due to the variety and number of affected implementations and solutions that address the attacks instead of the underlying vulnerabilities.
CVE-2004-0791
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
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- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 97.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
April 12, 2005
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (48)
- cve@mitreftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.4/SCOSA-2006.4.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112861397904255&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18317
- cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/19
- cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/57
- cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101658-1
- cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57746-1
- cve@mitrehttp://www.gont.com.ar/drafts/icmp-attacks-against-tcp.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-016.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-017.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-043.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418882/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428028/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428058/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13124
Patch Availability(3)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| redhat | patch | 2005-01-21 | redhat |
| redhat | patch | 2005-01-21 | redhat |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.4.21-27.0.2.EL | 2005-01-18 | redhat |
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-25387✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 12, 2005
Multiple Vendor ICMP Implementation - Spoofed Source Quench Packet Denial of Service
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