CVE-2005-2708
First published: Tue Oct 25 2005(Updated: )
The search_binary_handler function in exec.c in Linux 2.4 kernel on 64-bit x86 architectures does not check a return code for a particular function call when virtual memory is low, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic), as demonstrated by running a process using the bash ulimit -v command.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.30-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.32 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27-pre3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.26 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.21-pre7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27-pre2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.17 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.21-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.21 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.23_ow2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.23 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.29-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.32-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.29-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.25 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.24 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.23-pre9 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.31-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.30 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.28 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.24_ow1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.30-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test12 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27-pre5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27-pre1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19-pre5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.21-pre4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.22 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27-pre4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.27 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.31 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.29 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.20 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test9 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18-pre7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.32-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23-pre9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23_ow2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.24_ow1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.25 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.26 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.28 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.29 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.29-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.29-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.30 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.30-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.30-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.31 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.31-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.32 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.32-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.32-pre2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=161925
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0140.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16320
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18523
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18562
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0190.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18684
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10649
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428028/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2708?
CVE-2005-2708 has a severity rating that indicates a potential local denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2708?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2708, it is recommended to update your Linux kernel to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2708?
CVE-2005-2708 affects local users on Linux 2.4 kernel versions running on 64-bit x86 architectures.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2708 enable?
CVE-2005-2708 allows attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a system panic.
Is CVE-2005-2708 a remote attack vulnerability?
No, CVE-2005-2708 is a local vulnerability, meaning only users with local access can exploit it.
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