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CVE-2005-0124

2.1 · LOW

The coda_pioctl function in the coda functionality (pioctl.c) for Linux kernel 2.6.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.29 may allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via…

Published Apr 14, 2005linuxEPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2005-0124 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. 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 coda_pioctl function in the coda functionality (pioctl.c) for Linux kernel 2.6.9 and 2.4.x before 2.4.29 may allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via negative vi.in_size or vi.out_size values, which may trigger a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel 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

Refseclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2004/Dec/3914.htmlRefseclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2005/Jan/1089.htmlRefseclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2005/Jan/2018.htmlRefseclists.org/lists/linux-kernel/2005/Jan/2020.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/17002Refsecunia.com/advisories/18684Refsecunia.com/advisories/19374Refsecunia.com/advisories/20163Refsecunia.com/advisories/20202Refsecunia.com/advisories/20338

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0124?

CVE-2005-0124 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-0124?

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-2005-0124?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel 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-2005-0124?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0124 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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