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CVE-2005-0091

7.2 · HIGH

Unknown vulnerability in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch, when using the hugemem kernel, allows local users to read and write to arbitrary kernel memory and gain privilege…

Published May 2, 2005redhatEPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2005-0091 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unknown vulnerability in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch, when using the hugemem kernel, allows local users to read and write to arbitrary kernel memory and gain privileges via certain syscalls.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux 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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References

Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12599Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20619Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11249Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12599Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20619Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11249

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0091?

CVE-2005-0091 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0091?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2005-0091?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux 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-2005-0091?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0091 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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