CVE-2005-0176

security flaw

Published Feb 16, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-0177 The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-82-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:05 PM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2005, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 15, 2005, 12:00 AM