CVE-2005-1761: Input Validation
First published: Fri Aug 05 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 restore_sigcontext function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Open Enterprise Server | =9 | |
| Novell Linux Desktop | =9 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8 | |
| SUSE Linux | =1.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4ea78729b8dbfc400fe165a57b90a394a7275a54
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014275
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_44_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14051
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1878
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10487
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1761?
To fix CVE-2005-1761, update your kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.
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.
Can CVE-2005-1761 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-1761 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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.
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