CVE-2005-1913

Description

The Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a non group-leader thread executing a different program than was pending in itimer, which causes the signal to be delivered to the old group-leader task, which does not exist.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.1
http://secunia.com/advisories/15786/	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-178-1	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21138	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14054	vdb entry patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1913?: CVE-2005-1913 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1913?: To fix CVE-2005-1913, 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-2005-1913 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1913 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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