Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-0400

The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block.
Published 2005-05-02 04:00:00
Updated 2025-04-03 01:03:51
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Products affected by CVE-2005-0400

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-0400

EPSS FAQ
0.09%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 22 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2005-0400

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

References for CVE-2005-0400

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