CVE-2005-0489

Description

The /proc handling (proc/base.c) Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that cause an invalid access of free memory.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

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Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/20163	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18173	vdb entry patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070	patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067	patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20202	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20338	third party advisory
http://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changes	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0489?: CVE-2005-0489 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0489?: To fix CVE-2005-0489, 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-2005-0489 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0489 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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