CVE-2005-0756

Low

ptrace in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 does not properly verify addresses on the amd64 platform, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash).

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-06-08
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2005-0756 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-0756?

    CVE-2005-0756 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2005-0756 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-0756?

    CVE-2005-0756 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0756?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2005-0756 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2005-0756 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2005-0756 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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