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published date: March 7, 2005

CVE-2005-0179 : Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) and bypass RLIM_MEMLOCK limits via the mlockall call.

Product(s):

  • Linux Kernel 2.4.0
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test10
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test11
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test12
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test1

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0179, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0179 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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