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CVE-2005-0176

The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memo…

Published 21 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
5.0
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.2%
percentile 83%
Public exploits
0
none known

The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.05.0AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Technology feeds
Linux kernel (RSS, critical only)

References

  • secunia.com /advisories/19607 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/12598 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • marc.info /?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2 · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, x_transferred
  • distro.conectiva.com.br /atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CONECTIVA, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8778 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1225 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred

Sources

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