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CVE-2005-0001: Race Condition

First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )

Race condition in the page fault handler (fault.c) for Linux kernel 2.2.x to 2.2.7, 2.4 to 2.4.29, and 2.6 to 2.6.10, when running on multiprocessor machines, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via concurrent threads that share the same virtual memory space and simultaneously request stack expansion.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=2.2.7
Linux Kernel=2.4.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.2
Linux Kernel=2.4.3
Linux Kernel=2.4.4
Linux Kernel=2.4.5
Linux Kernel=2.4.6
Linux Kernel=2.4.7
Linux Kernel=2.4.8
Linux Kernel=2.4.9
Linux Kernel=2.4.10
Linux Kernel=2.4.11
Linux Kernel=2.4.12
Linux Kernel=2.4.13
Linux Kernel=2.4.14
Linux Kernel=2.4.15
Linux Kernel=2.4.16
Linux Kernel=2.4.17
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.19
Linux Kernel=2.4.20
Linux Kernel=2.4.21
Linux Kernel=2.4.22
Linux Kernel=2.4.23
Linux Kernel=2.4.24
Linux Kernel=2.4.25
Linux Kernel=2.4.26
Linux Kernel=2.4.27
Linux Kernel=2.4.28
Linux Kernel=2.4.29
Linux Kernel=2.6.0
Linux Kernel=2.6.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.7
Linux Kernel=2.6.8
Linux Kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Kernel=2.6.10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=4.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=3.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=4.0
Trustix Secure Linux=2
Trustix Secure Linux=2.1
Trustix Secure Linux=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0001?

    CVE-2005-0001 has a high severity rating, as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code due to a race condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0001?

    To fix CVE-2005-0001, update your Linux kernel to a version above 2.6.10 or apply relevant patches provided by your distribution.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0001?

    CVE-2005-0001 affects Linux kernel versions 2.2.x up to 2.2.7, and 2.4 and 2.6 versions up to 2.6.10, especially on multiprocessor machines.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2005-0001?

    CVE-2005-0001 can be exploited by local users with access to the vulnerable Linux system.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2005-0001?

    The potential impact of CVE-2005-0001 includes unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, leading to privilege escalation on vulnerable systems.

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