HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2005-1763

Buffer overflow in ptrace in the Linux Kernel for 64-bit architectures allows local users to write bytes into kernel memory.

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
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NovellLinux Desktop9
SuseSuse Linux1.0

References

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.