Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the invalidate_inode_pages2_range function in mm/truncate.c in Linux kernel 2.6.11 to 2.6.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via 64-bit mmap calls that are not properly handled on a 32-bit system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11 |
References
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2005/Nov/7839.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19038
- http://www.kernel.org/hg/linux-2.6/?cs=6d5ffbb49406Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:018
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15846
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/231-1/
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2005/Nov/7839.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3808?
CVE-2005-3808 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the invalidate_inode_pages2_range function in mm/truncate.c in Linux kernel 2.6.11 to 2.6.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via 64-bit mmap calls that are n...
How severe is CVE-2005-3808?
CVE-2005-3808 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-2005-3808?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.