CVE-2005-3106: Race Condition
Race condition in Linux 2.6, when threads are sharing memory mapping via CLONEVM (such as linuxthreads and vfork), might allow local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by triggering a core dump while waiting for a thread that has just performed an exec.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3106?
CVE-2005-3106 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service through deadlock.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3106?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3106, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel or applicable distributions.
Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2005-3106?
CVE-2005-3106 affects Linux kernel 2.6.0, Debian Linux 3.1, and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux, including 4.10 and 5.04.
What does CVE-2005-3106 exploit?
CVE-2005-3106 exploits a race condition that occurs when threads share memory mapping, leading to a potential deadlock.
Who is at risk from CVE-2005-3106?
Local users with the ability to trigger core dumps while waiting on threads are at risk from CVE-2005-3106.