CVE-2005-3179

Name: CVE-2005-3179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-12T13:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. drm.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.13 creates a debug file in sysfs with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to enable DRM debugging and obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

drm.c in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.13 creates a debug file in sysfs with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to enable DRM debugging and obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.4
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	2.6.11.9
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.11
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.11.12
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.12.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.13

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107893Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/hg/linux-2.6/?cmd=changeset%3Bnode=d7067d7d1f92cba14963a430cfbd53098cbbc8fd
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107893Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/hg/linux-2.6/?cmd=changeset%3Bnode=d7067d7d1f92cba14963a430cfbd53098cbbc8fd
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3179?

How severe is CVE-2005-3179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3179?

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