CVE-2005-2708 Denial of service in n/a
Local attackers can cause a system panic in the Linux kernel by exploiting a missing return code check during low memory conditions.
- 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-2005-2708?
CVE-2005-2708 is a low-severity denial of service vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 25 Oct 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The search_binary_handler function in exec.c in Linux 2.4 kernel on 64-bit x86 architectures does not check a return code for a particular function call when virtual memory is low, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic), as demonstrated by running a process using the bash ulimit -v command.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2708?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2708?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2005-2708 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2708 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78xv-7m57-c2v6.