CVE-2005-0091

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch, when using the hugemem kernel, allows local users to read and write to arbitrary kernel memory and gain privileges via certain syscalls.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11249	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12599	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20619	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0091?: CVE-2005-0091 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0091?: To fix CVE-2005-0091, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0091 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0091 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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