CVE-2005-0531 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 24 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Linux kernel ATM subsystem via negative arguments, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-0531?

CVE-2005-0531 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 24 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The atm_get_addr function in addr.c for Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11 before 2.6.11-rc4 may allow local users to trigger a buffer overflow via negative arguments.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0531?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0531?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-0531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5g53-mp22-jqq2.