CVE-2004-0495: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jun 23, 2004
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Updated

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.

Affected Software

55 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.26
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.23
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server=s3400
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.24
Avaya Converged Communications Server=2.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.22
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Gentoo Linux=1.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Avaya S8500=r2.0.1
Conectiva Linux=9.0
Avaya S8300=r2.0.0
Avaya Intuity Audix
Conectiva Linux=8.0
SUSE Suse Email Server=3.1
SUSE Suse Linux Database Server
Avaya S8700=r2.0.1
SUSE Suse Linux Admin-cd For Firewall
SUSE Suse Office Server
SUSE Suse Linux Office Server
Avaya S8700=r2.0.0
SUSE Suse Linux Connectivity Server
SUSE Suse Email Server=iii
Avaya S8500=r2.0.0
SUSE Suse Linux Firewall Cd
Avaya S8300=r2.0.1

Event History

Jun 23, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0495?

CVE-2004-0495 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0495?

To fix CVE-2004-0495, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that addresses the vulnerabilities listed in the CVE announcement.

3

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2004-0495?

CVE-2004-0495 affects various distributions of Linux, including specific versions of Red Hat, SUSE, Gentoo, and Avaya systems.

4

Can CVE-2004-0495 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2004-0495 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the affected system to exploit.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2004-0495?

Local users on systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel may be impacted by CVE-2004-0495.

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