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CVE-2004-1068: Race Condition

First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )

A "missing serialization" error in the unix_dgram_recvmsg function in Linux 2.4.27 and earlier, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to gain privileges via a race condition.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.15
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Ubuntu=4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.26
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test6
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre7
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.12
Linux Kernel=2.4.13
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.17
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.21
Linux Kernel=2.4.23_ow2
Linux Kernel=2.4.23
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test3
Linux Kernel=2.4.7
Linux Kernel=2.4.25
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test8
Linux Kernel=2.4.24
Linux Kernel=2.4.9
Linux Kernel=2.4.23-pre9
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test7
Linux Kernel=2.4.24_ow1
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.10
Linux Kernel=2.4.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.2
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test12
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.16
Linux Kernel=2.4.8
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.19
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.14
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test2
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.22
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test5
Linux Kernel=2.4.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.4
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Kernel=2.4.27
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test11
Linux Kernel=2.4.6
Ubuntu=4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test4
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test10
Linux Kernel=2.4.20
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test9
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1068?

    CVE-2004-1068 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1068?

    To fix CVE-2004-1068, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.4.28 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-1068?

    CVE-2004-1068 affects Linux kernel versions 2.4.27 and earlier, as well as versions from 2.6.x up to 2.6.9.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1068?

    CVE-2004-1068 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a missing serialization in the unix_dgram_recvmsg function.

  • Can CVE-2004-1068 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2004-1068 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access to the affected system.

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