CVE-2005-3055: Input Validation

Published Sep 26, 2005
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Updated

Linux kernel 2.6.8 to 2.6.14-rc2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS) via a userspace process that issues a USB Request Block (URB) to a USB device and terminates before the URB is finished, which leads to a stale pointer reference.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.13.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1

Event History

Sep 26, 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-2005-3055?

CVE-2005-3055 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service through kernel OOPS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3055?

To fix CVE-2005-3055, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.14-rc2.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2005-3055?

CVE-2005-3055 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.8 to 2.6.14-rc2.

4

What can trigger the vulnerability identified in CVE-2005-3055?

CVE-2005-3055 can be triggered by a local user issuing a USB Request Block to a USB device and terminating the process while the URB is still in progress.

5

Can CVE-2005-3055 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-3055 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.

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