CVE-2005-4605

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 79.2%
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

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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✓ verified
First seen Aug 5, 2009
Linux Kernel < 2.6.14.6 - 'procfs' Kernel Memory Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-4605?

CVE-2005-4605 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-4605 disclosed?

CVE-2005-4605 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-2005-4605 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-4605 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 79.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-4605?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-4605, 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-2005-4605

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