CVE-2004-0812: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
57 affected components
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
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0812?
To fix CVE-2004-0812, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.4.23 or later.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0812?
CVE-2004-0812 is a local vulnerability, allowing local users to affect system stability.
5
Can CVE-2004-0812 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0812 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.