Vulnerability identifier: #VU95640

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-1368

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.

The key_user_lookup function in security/keys/key.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.11.8 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (oops) via SMP.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.11.8
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40423078fafVa6mAyny23YZ87hDipmTw
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded

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Q & A

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.