CVE-2005-0532

Name: CVE-2005-0532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0532 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The reiserfs_copy_from_user_to_file_region function in reiserfs/file.c for Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11 before 2.6.11-rc4, when running on 64-bit architectures, may allow local users to trigger a buffer overflow as a result of casting discrepancies between size_t and int data types.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The reiserfs_copy_from_user_to_file_region function in reiserfs/file.c for Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11 before 2.6.11-rc4, when running on 64-bit architectures, may allow local users to trigger a buffer overflow as a result of casting discrepancies between size_t and int data types.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11

References

http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4042018227TkNpHlX6BefnItV_GqMmzQ
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846727602817&w=2
http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_3.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4042018227TkNpHlX6BefnItV_GqMmzQ
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111091402626556&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846727602817&w=2
http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_3.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0532?

How severe is CVE-2005-0532?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0532 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0532?

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