#VU95480 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0228

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95480

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [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:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0228

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
https://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-111.shtml
https://secunia.com/advisories/11429
https://secunia.com/advisories/11464
https://secunia.com/advisories/11486
https://secunia.com/advisories/11491
https://secunia.com/advisories/11683
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:050
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15951

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.