Memory corruption in Linux kernel

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU99791

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0394

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

A 'potential' buffer overflow exists in the panic() function in Linux 2.4.x, although it may not be exploitable due to the functionality of panic.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https:ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040504-01-U.asc
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040505-01-U.asc
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000846
https://lwn.net/Articles/81773/
https://secunia.com/advisories/20162
https://secunia.com/advisories/20163
https://secunia.com/advisories/20202
https://secunia.com/advisories/20338
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
https://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
https://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
https://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
https://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
https://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-4285.html
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:037
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10233
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15953

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.