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The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other...

Low severity Unreviewed Published May 1, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 13, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Dec 31, 2005
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 1, 2022
Last updated Feb 13, 2023

Severity

Low

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(37th percentile)

Weaknesses

No CWEs

CVE ID

CVE-2005-4605

GHSA ID

GHSA-8c8m-j65f-9vjw

Source code

No known source code

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