CVE-2005-0176

Description

The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.68% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory sgi.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/19607	third party advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html	vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2	mailing list
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930	vendor advisory
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8778	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1225	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0176?: CVE-2005-0176 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0176?: To fix CVE-2005-0176, 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-2005-0176 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0176 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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