CVE-2005-0400

security flaw

Published Apr 5, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-0401 The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-103-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:13 PM
Reserved
Feb 14, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2005, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:11 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 21, 2005, 12:00 AM