CVE-2005-0529

Public Exploit

Description

Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11rc1-bk6 uses different size types for offset arguments to the proc_file_read and locks_read_proc functions, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow when a signed comparison causes negative integers to be used in a positive context.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory novell.com Vendor Advisory com.br

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2	mailing list
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html	vendor advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html	vendor advisory
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%404201818eC6aMn0x3GY_9rw3ueb2ZWQ
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8994	vdb entry signature
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846727602817&w=2	mailing list
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930	vendor advisory
http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_3.html	patch exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0529?: CVE-2005-0529 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0529?: To fix CVE-2005-0529, 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-2005-0529 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0529 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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