CVE-2005-1368: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published May 2, 2005
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Updated

The keyuserlookup function in security/keys/key.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.11.8 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (oops) via SMP.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3

Event History

May 2, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1368?

CVE-2005-1368 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause system crashes in affected Linux kernel versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1368?

To fix CVE-2005-1368, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.11.9 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2005-1368?

CVE-2005-1368 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.10 to 2.6.11.8.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2005-1368?

CVE-2005-1368 allows attackers to potentially trigger a denial of service attack leading to system instability.

5

Is there a public patch for CVE-2005-1368 available?

Yes, there are public patches available in the later versions of the Linux kernel that mitigate CVE-2005-1368.

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