CVE-2005-1763: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 09 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in ptrace in the Linux Kernel for 64-bit architectures allows local users to write bytes into kernel memory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell Linux Desktop | =9 | |
| SUSE Linux | =1.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_29_kernel.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10182
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1763?
To fix CVE-2005-1763, apply the latest kernel patches provided by your Linux distribution.
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.
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.
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.
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