CVE-2005-0178
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a...
6.2 MediumFix available
CVE-2005-0178 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Linux Kernel, published February 16, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.36%, the 29th percentile. Fixed in kernel 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL.
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
Exploit likelihood
0.36%Down 0.7 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
- Record
CVE-2005-0178- CVSS 2.0
- 6.2 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
- Record
CVE-2005-0178- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-0179 No score
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
- Record
EUVD-2005-0179- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mmfc-r494-fxhj No score
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a...
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
- Record
GHSA-mmfc-r494-fxhj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBELL-CVE-2005-0178
CVE-2005-0178 does not affect BellSoft software
- Record
BELL-CVE-2005-0178- CVSS 2.0
- 6.2 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | 0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
linux.bkbits.net/linux-2.6/cset%4041ddda70CWJb5nNL71T4MOlG2sMG8A
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10647
securityfocus.com/bid/12598
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
marc.info?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-0178
github.com/advisories/GHSA-mmfc-r494-fxhj
docs.bell-sw.com/security/cves/CVE-2005-0178
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:092
isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0018-igmp.txt
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=142670
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2005/rhsa-2005_092.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-1056