Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-3053

 

Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-3053

Published: September 26, 2005 / Updated: February 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95632
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2005-3053
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The sys_set_mempolicy function in mempolicy.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel BUG()) via a negative first argument.


How to mitigate CVE-2005-3053

Install update from vendor's repository.

Sources