CVE-2005-1589 describes a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically affecting versions 2.6.12-rc4 and earlier, within the pktcdvd block device ioctl handler. A flaw in the pkt_ioctl function allows local users to bypass security boundaries, potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution by making kernel address space accessible from user space. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, a proof-of-concept exploit for local denial of service is available on ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.6.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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