SB2005112101 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

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SB2005112101 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

Published: November 21, 2005 Updated: August 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005112101
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) Resource management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2709)

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

The sysctl functionality (sysctl.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) and possibly execute code by opening an interface file in /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/, waiting until the interface is unregistered, then obtaining and modifying function pointers in memory that was used for the ctl_table.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References