CVE-2005-2492

CVE-2005-2492 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The raw_sendmsg function in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (change hardware state) or read from arbitrary memory via crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2492?
The raw_sendmsg function in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.13.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (change hardware state) or read from arbitrary memory via crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2005-2492?
CVE-2005-2492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2492 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2492?
CVE-2005-2492 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2492?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2492 published?
CVE-2005-2492 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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