CVE-2005-3358

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Linux kernel before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a set_mempolicy call with a 0 bitmask, which causes a panic when a page fault occurs.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 51.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 14, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (36)

secalert@redhathttp://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4042307e9fp8ihEMrfaoPMp_agDevQNA
secalert@redhathttp://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18216
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18510
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18788
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19038
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19374
secalert@redhathttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015433
secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
secalert@redhathttp://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.15
secalert@redhathttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0101.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427981/100/0/threaded
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16135

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-27031✓ verified
First seen Jan 4, 2006
Linux Kernel 2.6.x - SET_MEMPOLICY Local Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3358?

CVE-2005-3358 is a none vulnerability published on December 14, 2005. Linux kernel before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a set_mempolicy call with a 0 bitmask, which causes a panic when a page fault occurs.

When was CVE-2005-3358 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3358 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 14, 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-2005-3358 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3358 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 51.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3358?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3358, 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-2005-3358

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