CVE-2005-0489

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The /proc handling (proc/base.c) Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that cause an invalid access of free memory.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 23.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

security@debianhttp://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changes
security@debianhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20163
security@debianhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20202
security@debianhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20338
security@debianhttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
security@debianhttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
security@debianhttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
security@debianhttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
security@debianhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18173
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changes
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069

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What is CVE-2005-0489?

CVE-2005-0489 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2005. The /proc handling (proc/base.c) Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that cause an invalid access of free memory.

When was CVE-2005-0489 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0489 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0489 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0489 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 23.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0489?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0489, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0489

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