LOW
CVE-2005-3181
CWE-401Published: October 12, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-3181 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (40)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17114Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17280Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17364Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17917Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/19374Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9549Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-3181
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-401
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 12, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-401)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-3181 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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