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CVE-2005-1913: Linux kernel 2.6 may crash when a user runs a program
CVE-2005-1913 · published 21 years ago
Summary
On systems running Linux kernel version 2.6 before 2.6.12.1, a regular user can trigger a sudden system crash by launching a program in a certain way. When this happens the whole computer can become unresponsive and need a reboot. Updating the kernel to version 2.6.12.1 or later removes this risk.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel |
2.6.0 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.6.4 2.6.5 2.6.6 2.6.7 2.6.8 2.6.9 2.6.10 2.6.11 7 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a non group-leader thread executing a different program than was pending in itimer, which cau...
The Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a non group-leader thread executing a different program than was pending in itimer, which causes the signal to be delivered to the old group-leader task, which does not exist.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1
Low
Timeline
Published14 Sep 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-1913 · NVD
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