CVE-2005-0003

What it is

The 64 bit ELF support in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.10, on 64-bit architectures, does not properly check for overlapping VMA (virtual memory address) allocations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF or a.out file.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-04-14 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.1 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-04-14 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Avaya mn100
• Avaya Network Routing
• Avaya Converged Communications Server 2.0
• Avaya s8710 r2.0.0
• Avaya s8710 r2.0.1
• Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server 1.1
• Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server 2.0
• Linux Kernel 2.4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Partial

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