CVE-2005-1763: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 9, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in ptrace in the Linux Kernel for 64-bit architectures allows local users to write bytes into kernel memory.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Novell Linux Desktop=9
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
SUSE SuSE Linux=1.0
Remediation
Event History
Jun 9, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 14, 2005
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-2005-1763?
CVE-2005-1763 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1763?
To fix CVE-2005-1763, apply the latest kernel patches provided by your Linux distribution.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1763?
CVE-2005-1763 affects local users on Linux distributions including Novell Linux Desktop 9 and SUSE Linux versions 8 and 9.
4
What systems are at risk from CVE-2005-1763?
Systems at risk from CVE-2005-1763 include 64-bit architectures running specific versions of Novell and SUSE Linux.
5
What is the nature of CVE-2005-1763?
CVE-2005-1763 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ptrace system call of the Linux kernel.