How severe is CVE-2005-0767?

CVE-2005-0767 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0767?

CVE-2005-0767 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0767?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0767 published?

CVE-2005-0767 was published on 2005-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0767

CVE-2005-0767 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2005-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the Radeon DRI driver for Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows local users with DRI privileges to execute arbitrary code as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0767?: Race condition in the Radeon DRI driver for Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 allows local users with DRI privileges to execute arbitrary code as root.
How severe is CVE-2005-0767?: CVE-2005-0767 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0767 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0767?: CVE-2005-0767 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0767?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0767 published?: CVE-2005-0767 was published on 2005-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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