Vulnerability Description
The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.13.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 4.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Mandriva | Linux | 10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%Broken Link
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%404346883bQBeBd26syWTKX2CVC5bDcABroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17917Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-808.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3181?
CVE-2005-3181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from b...
How severe is CVE-2005-3181?
CVE-2005-3181 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-2005-3181?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Mandriva Linux.