What is the severity of CVE-2005-0867?

CVE-2005-0867 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite kernel memory.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0867?

To fix CVE-2005-0867, it is recommended to upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.0 that does not contain this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0867?

CVE-2005-0867 specifically affects the Linux kernel version 2.6.0.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0867?

CVE-2005-0867 can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges by overwriting critical kernel memory.

Has CVE-2005-0867 been mitigated in later kernel versions?

Yes, CVE-2005-0867 has been mitigated in later versions of the Linux kernel, which address the integer overflow issue.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-0867

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 190

26/3/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0867: Integer Overflow

First published: Sat Mar 26 2005(Updated: )

Integer overflow in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to overwrite kernel memory by writing to a sysfs file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=2.6.0

Remedy

http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0867?
To fix CVE-2005-0867, it is recommended to upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.0 that does not contain this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 specifically affects the Linux kernel version 2.6.0.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges by overwriting critical kernel memory.
Has CVE-2005-0867 been mitigated in later kernel versions?
Yes, CVE-2005-0867 has been mitigated in later versions of the Linux kernel, which address the integer overflow issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0867?
To fix CVE-2005-0867, it is recommended to upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.0 that does not contain this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 specifically affects the Linux kernel version 2.6.0.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0867?
CVE-2005-0867 can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges by overwriting critical kernel memory.
Has CVE-2005-0867 been mitigated in later kernel versions?
Yes, CVE-2005-0867 has been mitigated in later versions of the Linux kernel, which address the integer overflow issue.