The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.
CVE-2005-4605
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- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 60.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 31, 2005
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (44)
- secalert@redhathttp://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4043b562ae6hJGLWZA4TNf2k-RzXnVlQ
- secalert@redhathttp://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/gnupatch%4043b562ae6hJGLWZA4TNf2k-RzXnVlQ
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.html
- secalert@redhathttp://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113535380422339&w=2
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18216
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18351
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18510
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18527
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/18788
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19038
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- secalert@redhathttp://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8b90db0df7187a01fb7177f1f812123138f562cf
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:040
- secalert@redhathttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.html
Patch Availability(2)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.12-10-amd64-k8 () @ warty | 2026-05-31 | ubuntu |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.6.9-22.0.2.EL | 2006-01-17 | redhat |
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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-9363✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 5, 2009
Linux Kernel < 2.6.14.6 - 'procfs' Kernel Memory Disclosure
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