CVE-2005-3119

Name: CVE-2005-3119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-12T13:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3119 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the request_key_auth_destroy function in request_key_auth in Linux kernel 2.6.10 up to 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of authorization token keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the request_key_auth_destroy function in request_key_auth in Linux kernel 2.6.10 up to 2.6.13 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of authorization token keys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.6.10, <= 2.6.13

References

http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4043483fddCiQX1WyG_orbko06TrjMVABroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-808.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15076Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11236Broken Link
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4043483fddCiQX1WyG_orbko06TrjMVABroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-808.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15076Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11236Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3119?

How severe is CVE-2005-3119?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3119 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3119?

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