#VU95479 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0496 

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#VU95479 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0496

Published: December 6, 2004 / Updated: October 30, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95479
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0496
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified in CVE-2004-0495, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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