CVE-2004-0178: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Apr 16, 2004
·Updated
The OSS code for the Sound Blaster (sb16) driver in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26, when operating in 16 bit mode, does not properly handle certain sample sizes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a sample with an odd number of bytes.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 16, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0178?
CVE-2004-0178 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0178?
CVE-2004-0178 affects the Linux kernel versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.26 when using the Sound Blaster sb16 driver.
3
How do I fix CVE-2004-0178?
To fix CVE-2004-0178, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.4.26 or later.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0178 enable?
CVE-2004-0178 allows local users to cause a denial of service by crashing the sound driver.
5
Is CVE-2004-0178 considered a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0178 is considered a local vulnerability since it requires local user access to exploit.