7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0619: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 30 2004(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the ubsec_keysetup function for Linux Broadcom 5820 cryptonet driver allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative add_dsa_buf_bytes variable, which leads to a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Fedora Core=core_1.0
Red Hat Linux=8.0
Red Hat Linux=8.0
Red Hat Linux=8.0
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8
Red Hat Kernel-modules=2.4.20-8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0619?

    CVE-2004-0619 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0619?

    To fix CVE-2004-0619, you should apply the latest security patches provided by your Linux distribution, specifically updates from Red Hat.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0619?

    CVE-2004-0619 affects various versions of Red Hat Linux, including Fedora Core 1.0 and Red Hat Linux 8.0.

  • Can CVE-2004-0619 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0619 can potentially allow local users to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2004-0619?

    CVE-2004-0619 is caused by an integer overflow in the ubsec_keysetup function of the Broadcom 5820 cryptonet driver.

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