CVE-2005-2100: Low severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2005
·Updated
The rwvm function in usercopy.c in the 4GB split patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not perform proper bounds checking, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Affected Software
4 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 25, 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-2005-2100?
CVE-2005-2100 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2005-2100 affect Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4?
CVE-2005-2100 allows local users to cause a denial of service due to improper bounds checking in the rw_vm function.
3
What versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2005-2100?
CVE-2005-2100 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, including its Advanced Server, Workstation, and Enterprise Server variants.
4
How do I fix CVE-2005-2100?
To fix CVE-2005-2100, you should apply the latest security patches available from Red Hat for Enterprise Linux 4.0.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2005-2100?
CVE-2005-2100 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected system.