Vulnerability Description
The rw_vm function in usercopy.c in the 4GB split patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not perform proper bounds checking, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=165547Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=165547Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2100?
CVE-2005-2100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The rw_vm function in usercopy.c in the 4GB split patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not perform proper bounds checking, which allows local users to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2005-2100?
CVE-2005-2100 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-2005-2100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.