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CVE-2004-0812

First published: Thu Jan 20 2005(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the Linux kernel before 2.4.23, on the AMD AMD64 and Intel EM64T architectures, associated with "setting up TSS limits," allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=2.4.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test1
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test10
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test11
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test12
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test2
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test3
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test4
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test5
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test6
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test7
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test8
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test9
Linux Kernel=2.4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.2
Linux Kernel=2.4.3
Linux Kernel=2.4.4
Linux Kernel=2.4.5
Linux Kernel=2.4.6
Linux Kernel=2.4.7
Linux Kernel=2.4.8
Linux Kernel=2.4.9
Linux Kernel=2.4.10
Linux Kernel=2.4.11
Linux Kernel=2.4.12
Linux Kernel=2.4.13
Linux Kernel=2.4.14
Linux Kernel=2.4.15
Linux Kernel=2.4.16
Linux Kernel=2.4.17
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Kernel=2.4.19
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.20
Linux Kernel=2.4.21
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre7
Linux Kernel=2.4.22
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0

Remedy

http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-047.shtml

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-549.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11794

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0812?

    CVE-2004-0812 has a high severity level as it can lead to denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0812?

    To fix CVE-2004-0812, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.4.23 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-0812?

    CVE-2004-0812 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 2.4.23 on AMD64 and Intel EM64T architectures.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0812?

    CVE-2004-0812 is a local vulnerability, allowing local users to affect system stability.

  • Can CVE-2004-0812 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2004-0812 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

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