Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly restrict socket policy access to users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) ipv4/ip_sockglue.c and (2) ipv6/ipv6_sockglue.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018Third Party 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-2005:218Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_50_kernel.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2555?
CVE-2005-2555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly restrict socket policy access to users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) ipv4/ip_sockglue...
How severe is CVE-2005-2555?
CVE-2005-2555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.