CVE-2005-1265

Description

The mmap function in the Linux Kernel 2.6.10 can be used to create memory maps with a start address beyond the end address, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash).

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014152	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/18056	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17073	third party advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/137-1/	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10466	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13893	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1265?: CVE-2005-1265 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1265?: To fix CVE-2005-1265, 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-2005-1265 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1265 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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