CVE-2005-0529
Published Feb 24, 2005 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11rc1-bk6 uses different size types for offset arguments to the proc_file_read and locks_read_proc functions, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow when a signed comparison causes negative integers to be used in a positive context.
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QFinch assessment
Linux kernel 2.6.10 and 2.6.11rc1-bk6 uses different size types for offset arguments to the proc_file_read and locks_read_proc functions, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow when a signed comparison causes negative integers to be used in a positive context.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 20050315 [USN-95-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities ↗
- RHSA-2005:366 ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- linux.bkbits.net ↗
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8994 ↗
- 20050215 linux kernel 2.6 fun. windoze is a joke ↗
- CLA-2005:930 ↗
- www.guninski.com ↗
Record history
Published Feb 24, 2005 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026