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CVE-2005-2555

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.45%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-08-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2005-2555
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.45%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly restrict socket policy access to users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) ipv4/ip_sockglue.c and (2) ipv6/ipv6_sockglue.c.