CVE-2005-2490
UnknownEPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmsg function call in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by calling sendmsg and modifying the message contents in another thread.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmsg function call in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by calling sendmsg and modifying the message contents in another thread.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.2 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.8 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.9 | 2.6.20 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.8 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.11.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.12 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6_test9_cvs | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16747/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-178-1Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16747/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-178-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2490?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmsg function call in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by calling sendmsg and modifying the message contents in another thread.
How severe is CVE-2005-2490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2490?
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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