CVE-2004-0997
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test12 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test11 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0-test9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
- http://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changes
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/kernel/patch-tracking/CVE-2004-0997?op=file&rev=0&sc=0
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0997?
CVE-2004-0997 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0997?
The best way to fix CVE-2004-0997 is to upgrade the Linux kernel to a version 2.4.17 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2004-0997?
CVE-2004-0997 affects Linux kernel versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.16 inclusive.
Who is impacted by CVE-2004-0997?
Local users on systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel are primarily impacted by CVE-2004-0997.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0997?
CVE-2004-0997 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code.
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