What is the severity of CVE-2004-0228?

CVE-2004-0228 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0228?

The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0228 is to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0228?

CVE-2004-0228 affects users of Linux kernel version 2.6.0.

What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2004-0228?

Linux systems running the vulnerable kernel version 2.6.0 are at risk from CVE-2004-0228.

Is CVE-2004-0228 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2004-0228 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0228

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/6/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0228

First published: Thu Jun 03 2004(Updated: )

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=2.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0228?
CVE-2004-0228 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0228?
The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0228 is to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0228?
CVE-2004-0228 affects users of Linux kernel version 2.6.0.
What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2004-0228?
Linux systems running the vulnerable kernel version 2.6.0 are at risk from CVE-2004-0228.
Is CVE-2004-0228 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0228 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0228?
CVE-2004-0228 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0228?
The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0228 is to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0228?
CVE-2004-0228 affects users of Linux kernel version 2.6.0.
What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2004-0228?
Linux systems running the vulnerable kernel version 2.6.0 are at risk from CVE-2004-0228.
Is CVE-2004-0228 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0228 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.