CVE-2004-0812: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2005
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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

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.

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