#VU95655 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0229

Published: 2004-08-18 | Updated: 2017-07-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95655

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-2004-0229

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.

The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
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/10211
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15974

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.