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CVE-2005-1768: Race condition in the ia32 compatibility code for the execve system call in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.31...

Race condition in the ia32 compatibility code for the execve system call in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.31 and 2.6 before 2.6.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a concurrent thread that increments a pointer count after the nargs function has counted the pointers, but before the count is copied from user space to kernel space, which leads to a buffer overflow.

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This is an old Linux kernel flaw affecting ia32 compatibility handling on 64-bit systems. A local user could crash the machine and may be able to run code through a kernel buffer overflow race. It matters mainly where very old 2.4 or early 2.6 kernels still exist, especially shared or multi-user servers. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Linux systems running affected 2.4 or early 2.6 kernels with ia32 compatibility enabled on ia64 or x86-64 architectures. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to be affected, but legacy appliances and unmaintained servers need inventory checks. Treat this as urgent only if legacy affected Linux kernels remain in use. For modern supported environments, priority is inventory confirmation. For shared legacy systems, prioritize patching or isolation because a local user could crash the host and may gain stronger control. Mitigation focus: Identify any Linux 2.4 or early 2.6 kernels in production.; Upgrade affected kernels to vendor-fixed releases or supported distribution kernels.; Review Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, and SGI advisories for package-specific fixes..

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