CVE-2005-0736

NONE EPSS 79.3%
Published Mar 9, 200521y ago · Modified Jun 16, 20262w ago
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Published Mar 9, 2005 21y ago
Last Modified Jun 16, 2026 2w ago

Description

Integer overflow in sys_epoll_wait in eventpoll.c for Linux kernel 2.6 to 2.6.11 allows local users to overwrite kernel memory via a large number of events.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
79.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Affected Products 19

VendorProductVersionRange
conectivalinux10.0any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.0any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.1any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.2any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.3any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.4any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.5any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.6any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.7any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.8any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.9any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.10any
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.11any
redhatenterprise_linux4.0any
redhatenterprise_linux4.0any
redhatenterprise_linux4.0any
redhatenterprise_linux_desktop4.0any
redhatfedora_corecore_2.0any
redhatfedora_corecore_3.0any

References 8

  • linux.bkbits.net http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40422dd06a1p5PsyFhoGAJseinjEq3ew?nav=index.html%7CChangeSet%40-1d
  • lists.grok.org.uk http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-March/032314.html
    PatchVendor Advisory
  • novell.com http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.html
    Vendor Advisory
  • redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
  • redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12763
    ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
  • oval.cisecurity.org https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9870
  • usn.ubuntu.com https://usn.ubuntu.com/95-1/

Remediation

  • lists.grok.org.uk http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-March/032314.html
    PatchVendor Advisory
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12763
    ExploitPatchVendor Advisory