CVE-2005-0736

2.1 LOW 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Integer overflow in sys_epoll_wait in eventpoll.c for Linux kernel 2.6 to 2.6.11 allows local users to overwrite kernel memory via a large number of events.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 2.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-03-09 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

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

Details

Published: 2005-03-09 05:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:11 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Conectiva Linux 10.0
Linux Kernel 2.6.0
Linux Kernel 2.6.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.2
Linux Kernel 2.6.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.5
Linux Kernel 2.6.6

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.1

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Partial
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record