PT-2005-5545 · Suse+2 · Suse Linux Enterprise+2
Chad Walstrom
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Published
1970-01-01
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Updated
2018-10-19
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CVE-2005-2872
CVSS v2.0
5.0
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Debian GNU/Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.12
SUSE Linux Enterprise kernel versions (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to multiple vulnerabilities in the kernel packages of Debian GNU/Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise operating systems. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely, leading to a denial of service (kernel panic) and potentially allowing attackers to disrupt the availability of protected information. The vulnerabilities can be exploited through certain attacks, such as SSH brute force. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available.
Recommendations
For Debian GNU/Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.12:
Update to a version 2.6.12 or later to resolve the issue.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise kernel versions:
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Debian
Red Hat
Suse Linux Enterprise