LOW
CVE-2005-0003
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 14, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF or a.out file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-0003 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
avaya9 product(s)
mn100network routingconverged communications servers8710modular messaging message storage serverintuity audixs8300s8500s8700
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
mandrakesoft3 product(s)
mandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate servermandrake multi network firewall
Red Hat2 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 54 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (36)
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-043.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12261Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-0003
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 14, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-0003 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.