CVE-2005-2555 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can bypass socket policy restrictions to perform unauthorized network activities due to missing capability checks in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2005-2555?
CVE-2005-2555 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 16 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly restrict socket policy access to users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) ipv4/ip_sockglue.c and (2) ipv6/ipv6_sockglue.c.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2555?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2555?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2005-2555 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2555 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mmch-mw53-ff45.