CVE-2005-0178
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netkit | Linux Netkit | 0.17 | — |
| Netkit | Linux Netkit | 0.17.17 | — |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.20 | — |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.21 | — |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.22 | — |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.23 | — |
| Vserver | Linux-Vserver | 1.24 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.2 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.8 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.9 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.9.9 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.12 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.14 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.15 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.17 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.18 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.19 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.20 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.21 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.23 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.24 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.25 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.26 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.27 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.28 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.29 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.30 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.31 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.32 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.33 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.34 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.35 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.36 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.37 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.38 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.0.39 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.1.89 | — |
Showing 50 of 206 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0178?
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
How severe is CVE-2005-0178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0178?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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