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CVE-2005-4639

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

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CVE-2005-4639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the CA-driver (dst_ca.c) for TwinHan DST Frontend/Card in Linux kernel 2.6.12 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by "reading more than 8 bytes into an 8 byte long array".. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the CA-driver (dst_ca.c) for TwinHan DST Frontend/Card in Linux kernel 2.6.12 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by "reading more than 8 bytes into an 8 byte long array".

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.3—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4639?
Buffer overflow in the CA-driver (dst_ca.c) for TwinHan DST Frontend/Card in Linux kernel 2.6.12 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by "reading more than 8 bytes into an 8 byte long array".
How severe is CVE-2005-4639?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4639?
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