CVE-2005-0179

Description

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) and bypass RLIM_MEMLOCK limits via the mlockall call.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory org.uk

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9890	vdb entry signature
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/030660.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17002	third party advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1878	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0179?: CVE-2005-0179 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0179?: To fix CVE-2005-0179, 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-2005-0179 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0179 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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