CVE-2004-0596: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2004
·Updated
The Equalizer Load-balancer for serial network interfaces (eql.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a non-existent device name that triggers a null dereference.
Affected Software
23 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 14, 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-2004-0596?
CVE-2004-0596 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0596?
To fix CVE-2004-0596, upgrading to a later version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability is recommended.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0596?
CVE-2004-0596 affects local users of Linux kernel versions from 2.6.0 up to 2.6.7.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-0596?
Exploiting CVE-2004-0596 can result in a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from utilizing the affected services.
5
Who is most at risk from CVE-2004-0596?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are most at risk from CVE-2004-0596.