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CVE-2005-0179

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2005-0179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) and bypass RLIM_MEMLOCK limits via the mlockall call.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) and bypass RLIM_MEMLOCK limits via the mlockall call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

29.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.19—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.20—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.21—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.22—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23_ow2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24_ow1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.25—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.27—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.28—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.29—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.30—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.31Pre1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.92.6.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.3—

Showing 50 of 57 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0179?
Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) and bypass RLIM_MEMLOCK limits via the mlockall call.
How severe is CVE-2005-0179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0179?
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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Source: NVD / NIST