#VU95638 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0207

Published: 2005-05-02 | Updated: 2017-10-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95638

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0207

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Unknown vulnerability in Linux kernel 2.4.x, 2.5.x, and 2.6.x allows NFS clients to cause a denial of service via O_DIRECT.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000930
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/7880
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12330
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11001

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.