CVE-2005-3808: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3808: Integer overflow in the invalidate_inode_pages2_range function in mm/truncate.c in Linux kernel 2.6.11 to 2...

Integer overflow in the invalidate_inode_pages2_range function in mm/truncate.c in Linux kernel 2.6.11 to 2.6.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via 64-bit mmap calls that are not properly handled on a 32-bit system.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel local denial-of-service flaw. A local user on affected 32-bit systems could trigger a kernel hang through mishandled 64-bit mmap behavior. It matters mainly for legacy Linux systems that still allow local user access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy 32-bit Linux systems running kernel 2.6.11 to 2.6.14, especially where untrusted users have local accounts or code execution. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. Prioritize remediation if affected 32-bit Linux systems still exist or support shared-user workloads. Otherwise, track it as historical technical debt and confirm retirement or patch status. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.14.; Apply vendor kernel updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisories.; Restrict untrusted local shell or code execution on affected legacy systems..

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

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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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