#VU99932 Integer underflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0750

 

#VU99932 Integer underflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0750

Published: March 27, 2005 / Updated: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99932
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0750
CWE-ID: CWE-191
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The bluez_sock_create function in the Bluetooth stack for Linux kernel 2.4.6 through 2.4.30-rc1 and 2.6 through 2.6.11.5 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) socket or (2) socketpair call with a negative protocol value.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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