CVE-2005-2492
First published: Wed Sep 14 2005(Updated: )
The raw_sendmsg function in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (change hardware state) or read from arbitrary memory via crafted input.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =4.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.04 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.12-rc4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11.8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11.6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11.11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6_test9_cvs | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11.5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.7-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.8-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11-rc4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.10-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test9 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.1-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.6-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.9-2.6.20 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.11.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.8-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.8-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.0-test3 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=166830
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.13.1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-178-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14787
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16747/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112690609622266&w=2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22218
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419522/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2492?
CVE-2005-2492 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary memory read.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2492?
To fix CVE-2005-2492, users should upgrade their Linux kernel to version 2.6.13.1 or later, or apply the appropriate patches provided by their distribution.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2492?
CVE-2005-2492 affects local users on systems running Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.13.1.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2005-2492?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2005-2492 can cause a denial of service or potentially read from arbitrary memory.
Is CVE-2005-2492 widely reported in the cybersecurity community?
Yes, CVE-2005-2492 is widely recognized and discussed in the cybersecurity community due to its impact on several Linux distributions.
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