Vulnerability Description
The find_target function in ptrace32.c in the Linux kernel 2.4.x before 2.4.29 does not properly handle a NULL return value from another function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash/oops) by running a 32-bit ltrace program with the -i option on a 64-bit executable program.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/cset%4041dd3455GwQPufrGvBJjcUOXQa3WXA
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/1/5/245ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19038
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14965
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1878
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:044
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/cset%4041dd3455GwQPufrGvBJjcUOXQa3WXA
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2553?
CVE-2005-2553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The find_target function in ptrace32.c in the Linux kernel 2.4.x before 2.4.29 does not properly handle a NULL return value from another function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2005-2553?
CVE-2005-2553 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-2005-2553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.