Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 15, 2005· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2005-0176
CVE-2005-0176
Description
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.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.phpnvdVendor Advisory
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-Unvd
- marc.infonvd
- secunia.com/advisories/19607nvd
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598nvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1225nvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8778nvd
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.