First published: Wed Dec 22 2004(Updated: )
Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) driver in Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly check the DMA lock, which could allow remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (X Server crash) and possibly modify the video output.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test10 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test11 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test4 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test6 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test7 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test8 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test9 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.4 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.5 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.6 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.6-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.7 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.7-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc3 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.9-2.6.20 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.10-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6_test9_cvs | |
Ubuntu Linux | =4.1 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =4.1 |
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CVE-2004-1056 has a severity rating of moderate as it can lead to denial of service affecting the X Server.
To fix CVE-2004-1056, update the Linux kernel to a version that contains the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2004-1056 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.0 up to and including 2.6.8.
Yes, CVE-2004-1056 can be exploited remotely leading to potential denial of service.
The impact of CVE-2004-1056 includes possible crashes of the X Server and modifications to video output.