What is CVE-2005-1761?

CVE-2005-1761 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2005-1761 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-1761?

CVE-2005-1761 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-1761?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-1761. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2005-1761 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1761 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2005-1761

Low

Linux kernel 2.6 and 2.4 on the IA64 architecture allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via ptrace and the restore_sigcontext function.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2005-08-05

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-20

CVE-2005-1761 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-1761 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Kernel.org
http://kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4ea78729b8dbfc400fe165a57b90a394a7275a54
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/17073
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
Securitytracker
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014275
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.12.1
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14051
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1878
Oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10487
Kernel patch commit
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_44_kernel.html
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2005-1761

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2005-08-05

Modified 2026-04-16

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1761?

CVE-2005-1761 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2005-1761 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-1761?

CVE-2005-1761 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-2005-1761?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-1761. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2005-1761 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2005-1761 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →