#VU95650 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0997

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95650

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0997

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors. This vulnerability is addressed in the following product release: Linux, Linux kernel, 2.4.17

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changes
https://secunia.com/advisories/20162
https://secunia.com/advisories/20163
https://secunia.com/advisories/20202
https://secunia.com/advisories/20338
https://svn.debian.org/wsvn/kernel/patch-tracking/CVE-2004-0997?op=file&rev=0&sc=0
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.securityfocus.com/bid/18176

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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.