Vulnerability Description
Linux 2.6.11 on 64-bit x86 (x86_64) platforms does not use a guard page for the 47-bit address page to protect against an AMD K8 bug, which allows local users to cause a denial of service.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11 |
References
- http://freshmeat.net/articles/view/1678/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitd
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13904
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43324
- http://freshmeat.net/articles/view/1678/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitd
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13904
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43324
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1764?
CVE-2005-1764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Linux 2.6.11 on 64-bit x86 (x86_64) platforms does not use a guard page for the 47-bit address page to protect against an AMD K8 bug, which allows local users to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2005-1764?
CVE-2005-1764 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-2005-1764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.