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CVE-2005-3857

MediumPublished

The time_out_leases function in locks.c for Linux kernel before 2.6.15-rc3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel log message consumption)...

Published: Nov 27, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 29, 2005

Primary CVSS

4.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 55.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The time_out_leases function in locks.c for Linux kernel before 2.6.15-rc3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel log message consumption) by causing a large number of broken leases, which is recorded to the log using the printk function.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.x - Time_Out_Leases PrintK Local Denial of ServiceExploit
Avi Kivity · linux · Nov 29, 2005

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