CVE-2005-2492

Low

The raw_sendmsg function in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (change hardware state) or read from arbitrary memory via crafted input.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-09-14
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

3.6

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:P/I:N/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2005-2492 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-2492?

    CVE-2005-2492 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2005-2492 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-2492?

    CVE-2005-2492 has a CVSS score of 3.6 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2492?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2005-2492 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2005-2492 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2005-2492 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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