Vulnerability Description
fs/exec.c in Linux 2.6, when one thread is tracing another thread that shares the same memory map, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by forcing a core dump when the traced thread is in the TASK_TRACED state.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/diffs/fs/exec.c%401.155?nav=index.html%7C
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17141
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21983
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-180.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/akpm/patches/2.6/2.6.11-rc1/2.6.11Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:072
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0437.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15049
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-199-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/diffs/fs/exec.c%401.155?nav=index.html%7C
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3107?
CVE-2005-3107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). fs/exec.c in Linux 2.6, when one thread is tracing another thread that shares the same memory map, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by forcing a core dump when the trace...
How severe is CVE-2005-3107?
CVE-2005-3107 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-2005-3107?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.