CVE-2005-0937

Low

Some futex functions in futex.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x perform get_user calls while holding the mmap_sem semaphore, which could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in do_page_fault by triggering get_user faults while another thread is executing mmap or other functions.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-02-22
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.2

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-0937 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-0937?

    CVE-2005-0937 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 out of 10 . CVE-2005-0937 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-0937?

    CVE-2005-0937 has a CVSS score of 1.2 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0937?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-0937. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2005-0937 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2005-0937 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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