Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netkit | Linux Netkit | 0.17 |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.20 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930Vendor Advisory
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041ddda70CWJb5nNL71T4MOlG2sMG8A
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930Vendor Advisory
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041ddda70CWJb5nNL71T4MOlG2sMG8A
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0178?
CVE-2005-0178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, an...
How severe is CVE-2005-0178?
CVE-2005-0178 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netkit Linux Netkit, Vserver Linux-Vserver, Linux Linux Kernel.