Vulnerability Description
drm.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.13 creates a debug file in sysfs with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to enable DRM debugging and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107893PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/hg/linux-2.6/?cmd=changeset%3Bnode=d7067d7d1f92cba14963a43
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15154Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107893PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/hg/linux-2.6/?cmd=changeset%3Bnode=d7067d7d1f92cba14963a43
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3179?
CVE-2005-3179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). drm.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.13 creates a debug file in sysfs with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to enable DRM debugging and obtain sensitive informati...
How severe is CVE-2005-3179?
CVE-2005-3179 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-2005-3179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.