CVE-2005-2708

security flaw

Published Oct 25, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The search_binary_handler function in exec.c in Linux 2.4 kernel on 64-bit x86 architectures does not check a return code for a particular function call when virtual memory is low, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic), as demonstrated by running a process using the bash ulimit -v command.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-2709 The search_binary_handler function in exec.c in Linux 2.4 kernel on 64-bit x86 architectures does not check a return code for a particular function call when virtual memory is low, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic), as demonstrated by running a process using the bash ulimit -v command.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:45 PM
Reserved
Aug 26, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 25, 2005, 6:02 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 28, 2005, 12:00 AM