CVE-2005-4605

Low

The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2005-12-31
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
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2005-4605?

    CVE-2005-4605 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2005-4605 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2005-4605?

    CVE-2005-4605 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:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-4605?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2005-4605 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2005-4605 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2005-4605 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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