CVE-2005-2617

Low

The syscall32_setup_pages function in syscall32.c for Linux kernel 2.6.12 and later, on the 64-bit x86 platform, does not check the return value of the insert_vm_struct function, which allows local users to trigger a memory leak via a 32-bit application with crafted ELF headers.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-08-17
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
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-2617 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-2005-2617?

    CVE-2005-2617 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 out of 10 . CVE-2005-2617 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-2617?

    CVE-2005-2617 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:N/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2617?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-2617. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2005-2617 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2005-2617 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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