CVE-2005-0736

CVE-2005-0736 is a low-severity vulnerability in Conectiva Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0736?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-0736?
CVE-2005-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0736 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0736?
CVE-2005-0736 primarily affects Conectiva Linux. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0736?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0736 published?
CVE-2005-0736 was published on 2005-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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