CVE-2005-0400

Low

Description

The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMay 2, 2005
First seenMay 2, 2005

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv ≤ 2.6.11.6—

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.