CVE-2004-0887: High severity suse suse linux vulnerability
Published Oct 26, 2004
·Updated
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on the S/390 platform does not properly handle a certain privileged instruction, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
20 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2004-0887?
CVE-2004-0887 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local root privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0887?
To fix CVE-2004-0887, update to a kernel version that addresses this vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.
3
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2004-0887?
CVE-2004-0887 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those in the 2.6.x series used on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.
4
Can CVE-2004-0887 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0887 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0887?
CVE-2004-0887 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to gain root access.