CVE-2005-3044: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2005
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in Linux kernel before 2.6.13.2 allow local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS from null dereference) via (1) fput in a 32-bit ioctl on 64-bit x86 systems or (2) sockfdput in the 32-bit routingioctl function on 64-bit systems.

Affected Software

66 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11_rc1_bk6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
Linux Linux kernel<=2.6.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12

Event History

Sep 22, 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-2005-3044?

CVE-2005-3044 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3044?

To fix CVE-2005-3044, upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.6.13.2 or later.

3

What specific systems are affected by CVE-2005-3044?

CVE-2005-3044 affects 32-bit ioctl operations on 64-bit x86 Linux systems.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2005-3044?

Local users with access to a vulnerable Linux kernel can exploit CVE-2005-3044.

5

What happens if CVE-2005-3044 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-3044 can lead to a kernel OOPS from null dereference, resulting in a system crash.

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