CVE-2005-3053: Linux Kernel

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

The sys_set_mempolicy function in mempolicy.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel BUG()) via a negative first argument.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.0 only

Published 2005-09-26. Last modified 2026-06-16.