Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in sysctl in the Linux Kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15 allows local users to corrupt user memory and possibly cause a denial of service via a long string, which causes sysctl to write a zero byte outside the buffer. NOTE: since the sysctl is called from a userland program that provides the argument, this might not be a vulnerability, unless a legitimate user-assisted or setuid scenario can be identified.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18216PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18527PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:040
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16141Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0035
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/244-1/
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18216PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4618?
CVE-2005-4618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Buffer overflow in sysctl in the Linux Kernel 2.6 before 2.6.15 allows local users to corrupt user memory and possibly cause a denial of service via a long string, which causes sysctl to write a zero ...
How severe is CVE-2005-4618?
CVE-2005-4618 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.