CVE-2005-1761: Input Validation
Published Aug 5, 2005
·Updated
Linux kernel 2.6 and 2.4 on the IA64 architecture allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via ptrace and the restoresigcontext function.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Novell Open Enterprise Server=9
Novell Linux Desktop=9
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
SUSE SuSE Linux=1.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 5, 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-2005-1761?
CVE-2005-1761 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to crash the kernel, leading to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1761?
To fix CVE-2005-1761, update your kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-1761?
CVE-2005-1761 affects several versions of the Linux kernel on IA64 architecture, primarily in Novell Open Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux.
4
Can CVE-2005-1761 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-1761 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2005-1761?
The main consequence of CVE-2005-1761 is a denial of service attack that results in kernel crashes, impacting system availability.