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CVE-2005-0937

1.2 · LOW

Some futex functions in futex.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x perform get_user calls while holding the mmap_sem semaphore, which could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in do_page_fault by t…

Published Feb 22, 2005linuxEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2005-0937 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 22, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Some futex functions in futex.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x perform get_user calls while holding the mmap_sem semaphore, which could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in do_page_fault by triggering get_user faults while another thread is executing mmap or other functions.

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

Reflinux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40421cfc11zFsK9gxvSJ2t__FCmuUd3QReflkml.org/lkml/2005/2/22/123Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threadedRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10037Reflinux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%40421cfc11zFsK9gxvSJ2t__FCmuUd3QReflkml.org/lkml/2005/2/22/123Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-420.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threadedRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10037

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0937?

CVE-2005-0937 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 22, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-0937?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, 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-2005-0937?

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-2005-0937?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0937 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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