CVE-2005-0937

Description

Some futex functions in futex.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x perform get_user calls while holding the mmap_sem semaphore, which could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in do_page_fault by triggering get_user faults while another thread is executing mmap or other functions.

1.2

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory lkml.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40421cfc11zFsK9gxvSJ2t__FCmuUd3Q
http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/2/22/123	patch vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10037	signature vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0937?: CVE-2005-0937 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0937?: To fix CVE-2005-0937, 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-2005-0937 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0937 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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