Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ptrace in the Linux Kernel for 64-bit architectures allows local users to write bytes into kernel memory.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Linux Desktop | 9 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_29_kernel.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13903
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_29_kernel.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13903
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1763?
CVE-2005-1763 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ptrace in the Linux Kernel for 64-bit architectures allows local users to write bytes into kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-1763?
CVE-2005-1763 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1763?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Linux Desktop, Suse Suse Linux.