CVE-2005-3271

Low

Exec in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear posix-timers in multi-threaded environments, which results in a resource leak and could allow a large number of multiple local users to cause a denial of service by using more posix-timers than specified by the quota for a single user.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-10-21
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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2005-3271 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-2005-3271?

    CVE-2005-3271 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2005-3271 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-3271?

    CVE-2005-3271 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-2005-3271?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2005-3271. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2005-3271 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2005-3271 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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