CVE-2004-0077
First published: Wed Mar 03 2004(Updated: )
The do_mremap function for the mremap system call in Linux 2.2 to 2.2.25, 2.4 to 2.4.24, and 2.6 to 2.6.2, does not properly check the return value from the do_munmap function when the maximum number of VMA descriptors is exceeded, which allows local users to gain root privileges, a different vulnerability than CAN-2003-0985.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Kernel Documentation | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat Kernel-modules | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat BigMem Kernel | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat Kernel-modules | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat Kernel-modules | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat Kernel Source | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.15-pre16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.15_pre20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.16-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23-pre9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6_test9_cvs | |
| netwosix Linux | =1.0 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.5 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.0 | |
| Red Hat Kernel-modules | =2.4.20-8 | |
| Red Hat Kernel-modules | =2.4.20-8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-439
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9686
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200403-02.xml
- http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0014-mremap-unmap.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0040.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000820
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-438
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-440
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-441
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-442
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-444
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-450
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-453
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-454
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-456
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-466
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-470
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-514
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-475
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-079.shtml
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:015
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-065.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-066.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-069.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-106.html
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.404734
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_05_linux_kernel.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/981222
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-082.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/3986
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107712137732553&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107755871932680&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107711762014175&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A837
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A825
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15244
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0077?
CVE-2004-0077 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0077?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0077, users should upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.6.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0077?
CVE-2004-0077 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.2 up to 2.6.2.
Can CVE-2004-0077 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0077 requires local access to the system, hence it cannot be exploited remotely.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2004-0077?
CVE-2004-0077 allows local users to gain root privileges on the affected system.
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