CVE-2005-0916
First published: Tue Mar 29 2005(Updated: )
AIO in the Linux kernel 2.6.11 on the PPC64 or IA64 architectures with CONFIG_HUGETLB_PAGE enabled allows local users to cause a denial of service (system panic) via a process that executes the io_queue_init function but exits without running io_queue_release, which causes exit_aio and is_hugepage_only_range to fail.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://groups-beta.google.com/group/linux.kernel/browse_thread/thread/13b43bd5783842f6/7ce3c5a514a497ab?q=io_queue_init&rnum=3#7ce3c5a514a497ab
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%404248c8c0es30_4YVdwa6vteKi7h_nw
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_50_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12987
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0916?
CVE-2005-0916 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service situations.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0916?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0916, consider upgrading to a newer version of the Linux kernel that does not have this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2005-0916?
CVE-2005-0916 affects Linux kernel 2.6.11 operating on PPC64 or IA64 architectures with CONFIG_HUGETLB_PAGE enabled.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-0916?
The impact of CVE-2005-0916 is a potential system panic due to improper resource cleanup in the AIO implementation.
Who can exploit CVE-2005-0916?
CVE-2005-0916 can be exploited by local users who have the ability to execute the vulnerable io_queue_init function.
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