Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6 and 2.4 on the IA64 architecture allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via ptrace and the restore_sigcontext function.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Open Enterprise Server | 9 |
| Novell | Linux Desktop | 9 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014275
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_44_kernel.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14051
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1761?
CVE-2005-1761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Linux kernel 2.6 and 2.4 on the IA64 architecture allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via ptrace and the restore_sigcontext function.
How severe is CVE-2005-1761?
CVE-2005-1761 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-2005-1761?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Open Enterprise Server, Novell Linux Desktop, Suse Suse Linux.