Vulnerability Description
The xattr file system code, as backported in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on 64-bit systems, does not properly handle certain offsets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via certain actions on an ext3 file system with extended attributes enabled.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-294.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-294.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0757?
CVE-2005-0757 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The xattr file system code, as backported in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on 64-bit systems, does not properly handle certain offsets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash...
How severe is CVE-2005-0757?
CVE-2005-0757 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-2005-0757?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.