CVE-2005-1265: Linux Kernel

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

The mmap function in the Linux Kernel 2.6.10 can be used to create memory maps with a start address beyond the end address, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash).

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.10 only

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