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CVE-2005-0176

The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.

  • Published: Feb 15, 2005
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2005-0176
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 2.6.9-2.6.20 2.6.9-2.6.20.x