Vulnerability Description
Exec in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear posix-timers in multi-threaded environments, which results in a resource leak and could allow a large number of multiple local users to cause a denial of service by using more posix-timers than specified by the quota for a single user.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40414b332fsZQvEUsfzKJIo-q2_ZH0hg
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9806
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15533
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0409.1/1107.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/219-1/
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40414b332fsZQvEUsfzKJIo-q2_ZH0hg
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3271?
CVE-2005-3271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Exec in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear posix-timers in multi-threaded environments, which results in a resource leak and could allow a large number of multiple local users to cause a denial ...
How severe is CVE-2005-3271?
CVE-2005-3271 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-2005-3271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.