Vulnerability Description
The auto-reap of child processes in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15 includes processes with ptrace attached, which leads to a dangling ptrace reference and allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17786Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17787
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17917Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18203Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18510Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374Vendor Advisory
- 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-2006:018
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9806
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419522/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439623/100/100/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3784?
CVE-2005-3784 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The auto-reap of child processes in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15 includes processes with ptrace attached, which leads to a dangling ptrace reference and allows local users to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2005-3784?
CVE-2005-3784 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-2005-3784?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.