Vulnerability Description
The ptrace functionality (ptrace.c) in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.14.2, using CLONE_THREAD, does not use the thread group ID to check whether it is attaching to itself, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17761
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17787
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/gregkh/linux-2.6.14.y.git%3Ba=blob
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/gregkh/linux-2.6.14.y.git%3Ba=comm
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.14.2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:018
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3783?
CVE-2005-3783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The ptrace functionality (ptrace.c) in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.14.2, using CLONE_THREAD, does not use the thread group ID to check whether it is attaching to itself, which allows local users to ca...
How severe is CVE-2005-3783?
CVE-2005-3783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.