Vulnerability Description
The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF or a.out file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Mn100 | All versions |
| Avaya | Network Routing | All versions |
| Avaya | Converged Communications Server | 2.0 |
| Avaya | S8710 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | Modular Messaging Message Storage Server | 1.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Avaya | Intuity Audix | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Avaya | S8300 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8500 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8700 | r2.0.0 |
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/cset%4041c36fb6q1Z68WUzKQFjJR-40Ev3tw
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041a6721cce-LoPqkzKXudYby_3TUmg
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012885
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-017.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-043.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12261PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0003?
CVE-2005-0003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2005-0003?
CVE-2005-0003 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avaya Mn100, Avaya Network Routing, Avaya Converged Communications Server, Avaya S8710, Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server.