PT-2004-1103 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1

Published 2004-07-06 · Updated 2018-10-30 · CVE-2004-0496

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Gentoo Linux aa-sources versions prior to 2.6.5-r5 Linux kernel versions 2.6

Description The issue concerns a set of unknown vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and Gentoo Linux aa-sources package. These vulnerabilities can be exploited locally, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Local users may gain privileges or access kernel memory.

Recommendations For Gentoo Linux aa-sources versions prior to 2.6.5-r5, update to version 2.6.5-r5 or later. For Linux kernel versions 2.6, update to a version that includes the necessary security patches. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-09456

CVE-2004-0496

Affected Products

Gentoo Linux

Linux Kernel

References · 5

• http://novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_20_kernel.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0496 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-09456 · Security Note
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-16.xml · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16625 · Note