Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2005-0749
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.11.6
**Description**
The issue allows local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a kernel crash, by utilizing a crafted ELF library or executable. This is due to the freeing of an invalid pointer.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 2.6.11.6, update to version 2.6.11.6 or later to resolve the issue.