CVE-2005-3276

security flaw

Published Oct 20, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-922-1 New Linux 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2005-3275 The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensitive information.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-219-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:10 PM
Reserved
Oct 20, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 21, 2005, 1:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:16 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 27, 2005, 12:00 AM