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CVE-2005-0003

2.1 · LOW

The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to caus…

Published Apr 14, 2005avayaEPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2005-0003 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting avaya mn100. It was published on April 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF or a.out file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update mn100 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0003?

CVE-2005-0003 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting avaya mn100. It was published on April 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-0003?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0003?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update mn100 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0003?

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