CVE-2005-2708

Low

The search_binary_handler function in exec.c in Linux 2.4 kernel on 64-bit x86 architectures does not check a return code for a particular function call when virtual memory is low, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic), as demonstrated by running a process using the bash ulimit -v command.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-10-25
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-2005-2708 is classified as CWE-399

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-2708 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-2005-2708?

    CVE-2005-2708 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2005-2708 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-2708?

    CVE-2005-2708 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-2005-2708?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-2708. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2005-2708 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2005-2708 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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