The mq_open system call in Linux kernel 2.6.9, in certain situations, can decrement a counter twice ("double decrement") as a result of multiple calls to the mntput function when the dentry_open function call fails, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified attack vectors.
Published 2005-12-31 05:00:00
Updated 2023-02-13 02:15:43
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-3356

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.09%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 37 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2005-3356

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
2.1
LOW AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
3.9
2.9
NIST

References for CVE-2005-3356

Products affected by CVE-2005-3356

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