Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the request_key_auth_destroy function in request_key_auth in Linux kernel 2.6.10 up to 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of authorization token keys.
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 | >= 2.6.10, <= 2.6.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4043483fddCiQX1WyG_orbko06TrjMVABroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-808.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15076Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4043483fddCiQX1WyG_orbko06TrjMVABroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-808.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15076Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3119?
CVE-2005-3119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Memory leak in the request_key_auth_destroy function in request_key_auth in Linux kernel 2.6.10 up to 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of ...
How severe is CVE-2005-3119?
CVE-2005-3119 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-2005-3119?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.