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CVE-2005-2709

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

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CVE-2005-2709 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sysctl functionality (sysctl.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) and possibly execute code by opening an interface file in /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/, waiting until the interface is unregistered, then obtaining and modifying function pointers in memory that was used for the ctl_table.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sysctl functionality (sysctl.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) and possibly execute code by opening an interface file in /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/, waiting until the interface is unregistered, then obtaining and modifying function pointers in memory that was used for the ctl_table.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.27
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 Kernel2.4.24
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 Kernel2.4.31
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.32
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.35.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.35.2

Showing 50 of 99 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2709?
The sysctl functionality (sysctl.c) in Linux kernel before 2.6.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) and possibly execute code by opening an interface file in /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/, waiting until the interface is unregistered, then obtaining and modifying function pointers in memory that was used for the ctl_table.
How severe is CVE-2005-2709?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2709 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2709?
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