SB2005091402 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

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SB2005091402 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: September 14, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005091402
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2490)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmsg function call in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by calling sendmsg and modifying the message contents in another thread.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References