CVE-2005-0091: High severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch, when using the hugemem kernel, allows local users to read and write to arbitrary kernel memory and gain privileges via certain syscalls.

Affected Software

4 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0

Event History

Feb 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0091?

CVE-2005-0091 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.

2

How does CVE-2005-0091 affect Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0?

CVE-2005-0091 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 by allowing local users to read and write to arbitrary kernel memory, creating security risks.

3

How do I fix CVE-2005-0091?

To fix CVE-2005-0091, users should update their Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 installations to the latest kernel version provided by Red Hat.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2005-0091?

Local users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 can be impacted by CVE-2005-0091 if they have access privileges to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What actions should I take if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0091?

If your system is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0091, it is critical to apply the available patches and updates from Red Hat immediately.

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