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CVE-2005-2708

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.52%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-10-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2005-2708
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.52%
Linux

Original NVD 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.