CVE-2005-0532: Buffer Overflow
The reiserfscopyfromusertofileregion function in reiserfs/file.c for Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11 before 2.6.11-rc4, when running on 64-bit architectures, may allow local users to trigger a buffer overflow as a result of casting discrepancies between sizet and int data types.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0532?
CVE-2005-0532 is considered to have medium severity due to the potential for local users to exploit the buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0532?
To fix CVE-2005-0532, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability, specifically version 2.6.11-rc4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0532?
CVE-2005-0532 affects users of Linux kernel versions 2.6.10 and 2.6.11 prior to 2.6.11-rc4 on 64-bit architectures.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2005-0532?
Any system running Linux kernel versions 2.6.10 through 2.6.11-rc3 on 64-bit architectures is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0532.
Can CVE-2005-0532 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0532 is a local vulnerability and can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.