Vulnerability Description
The hugepage code (hugetlb.c) in Linux kernel 2.6, possibly 2.6.12 and 2.6.13, in certain configurations, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by triggering an mmap error before a prefault, which causes an error in the unmap_hugepage_area function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=112323336017157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25714
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1304
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0689.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20362
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=165345
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=112323336017157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25714
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-249.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4811?
CVE-2005-4811 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The hugepage code (hugetlb.c) in Linux kernel 2.6, possibly 2.6.12 and 2.6.13, in certain configurations, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by triggering an mmap error before a p...
How severe is CVE-2005-4811?
CVE-2005-4811 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-2005-4811?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.