CVE-2004-0685: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2004
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Updated

Certain USB drivers in the Linux 2.4 kernel use the copytouser function on uninitialized structures, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading memory that was not cleared from previous usage.

Affected Software

206 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.15-pre16
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.15_pre20
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.16-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.23
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.24
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.3.99-pre7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test12
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.23
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.23-pre9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.23_ow2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.24
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.24_ow1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.26
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.27-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.27-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.27-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.27-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.27-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.23
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.24
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.26
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.27
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.28
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.29
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.30
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.31
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.32
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.33
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.34
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.35
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.36
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.37
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.38
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.39
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.40
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.41
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.42
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.43
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.44
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.45
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.46
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.47
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.48
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.49
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.50
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.51
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.52
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.53
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.54
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.55
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.56
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.57
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.58
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.59
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.60
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.61
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.62
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.63
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.64
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.65
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.66
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.67
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.68
Linux Linux kernel=2.5.69
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
Trustix Secure Linux=2.0
Trustix Secure Linux=2.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-24.xml

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10892

Event History

Oct 26, 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-2004-0685?

CVE-2004-0685 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0685?

To fix CVE-2004-0685, you should upgrade to a later version of the Linux kernel that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2004-0685?

CVE-2004-0685 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel within the 2.4 series and earlier, particularly versions 2.4.x prior to the patch.

4

What does CVE-2004-0685 exploit?

CVE-2004-0685 exploits the use of the copy_to_user function on uninitialized structures in certain USB drivers.

5

Can CVE-2004-0685 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-0685 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system to read uninitialized memory.

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