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CVE-2005-3271

2.1 · LOW

Exec in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear posix-timers in multi-threaded environments, which results in a resource leak and could allow a large number of multiple local users to cause a deni…

Published Oct 21, 2005linuxEPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2005-3271 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on October 21, 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

Exec in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear posix-timers in multi-threaded environments, which results in a resource leak and could allow a large number of multiple local users to cause a denial of service by using more posix-timers than specified by the quota for a single user.

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%40414b332fsZQvEUsfzKJIo-q2_ZH0hgRefsecunia.com/advisories/17826Refsecunia.com/advisories/17917Refsecunia.com/advisories/18056Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219Refwww.securityfocus.com/advisories/9806Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15533Refwww.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0409.1/1107.html

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3271?

CVE-2005-3271 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on October 21, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-3271?

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-2005-3271?

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-2005-3271?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3271 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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