CVE-2004-1056: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
32 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6_test9_cvs
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test9
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=2.6.0-test7
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0-test3
Event History
Dec 22, 2004
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-2004-1056?
CVE-2004-1056 has a severity rating of moderate as it can lead to denial of service affecting the X Server.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1056?
To fix CVE-2004-1056, update the Linux kernel to a version that contains the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2004-1056?
CVE-2004-1056 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.0 up to and including 2.6.8.
4
Can CVE-2004-1056 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1056 can be exploited remotely leading to potential denial of service.
5
What impact does CVE-2004-1056 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2004-1056 includes possible crashes of the X Server and modifications to video output.