Vulnerability Description
The mq_open system call in Linux kernel 2.6.9, in certain situations, can decrement a counter twice ("double decrement") as a result of multiple calls to the mntput function when the dentry_open function call fails, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified attack vectors.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.9 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=169130
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0101.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18510PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19038
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:040
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16283
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3356?
CVE-2005-3356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The mq_open system call in Linux kernel 2.6.9, in certain situations, can decrement a counter twice ("double decrement") as a result of multiple calls to the mntput function when the dentry_open funct...
How severe is CVE-2005-3356?
CVE-2005-3356 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-2005-3356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.