CVE-2005-0756: Linux Kernel

Low severity, CVSS 2.1. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

ptrace in Linux kernel 2.6.8.1 does not properly verify addresses on the amd64 platform, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash).

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.8.1 only

Published 2005-06-08. Last modified 2026-06-16.