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CVE-2005-3181

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

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CVE-2005-3181 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.13.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux4.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux5.04
DebianDebian Linux3.1
MandrivaLinux10.1
MandrivaLinux10.2
MandrivaLinux2006.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3181?
The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
How severe is CVE-2005-3181?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3181 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3181?
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