CVE-2005-3805: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3805: A locking problem in POSIX timer cleanup handling on exit in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.14, when running on...

A locking problem in POSIX timer cleanup handling on exit in Linux kernel 2.6.10 to 2.6.14, when running on SMP systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) involving process CPU timers.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-3805 is an old Linux kernel flaw that can freeze affected multi-processor systems. It requires local user access and impacts Linux kernel 2.6.10 through 2.6.14. Business risk is mainly service interruption on legacy or unsupported hosts, not remote compromise. Exposure is most plausible on legacy SMP systems running Linux kernel 2.6.10 through 2.6.14, including old distribution kernels covered by SUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, or Ubuntu advisories. Current supported Linux estates are unlikely to be affected unless they retain very old kernels. Prioritize only where legacy multi-user Linux systems still support business services. For modern supported systems, this is mostly a historical hygiene item. For exposed legacy operations, remediation reduces outage risk from local users or compromised accounts. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux kernel 2.6.10 through 2.6.14.; Review applicable distribution advisories for vendor kernel updates.; Apply the vendor-provided kernel update or supported fixed kernel..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 25, 2005, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-231-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU

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