What is the severity of CVE-2004-2302?

CVE-2004-2302 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to read kernel memory and cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2302?

Fixing CVE-2004-2302 requires upgrading to a version of the Linux kernel that is 2.6.10 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302 include unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory and system crashes, leading to denial of service.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-2302?

CVE-2004-2302 affects local users of systems running the Linux kernel prior to version 2.6.10.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2302?

There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2004-2302, and the best mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel.

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CVE-2004-2302

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 362

31/12/2004

8/8/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2302: Race Condition

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Race condition in the sysfs_read_file and sysfs_write_file functions in Linux kernel before 2.6.10 allows local users to read kernel memory and cause a denial of service (crash) via large offsets in sysfs files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux kernel	=2.6.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to read kernel memory and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2302?
Fixing CVE-2004-2302 requires upgrading to a version of the Linux kernel that is 2.6.10 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302?
The potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302 include unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory and system crashes, leading to denial of service.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 affects local users of systems running the Linux kernel prior to version 2.6.10.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2302?
There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2004-2302, and the best mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to read kernel memory and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2302?
Fixing CVE-2004-2302 requires upgrading to a version of the Linux kernel that is 2.6.10 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302?
The potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302 include unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory and system crashes, leading to denial of service.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 affects local users of systems running the Linux kernel prior to version 2.6.10.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2302?
There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2004-2302, and the best mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel.

CVE-2004-2302: Race Condition

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What is the severity of CVE-2004-2302?

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Who is affected by CVE-2004-2302?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2302?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2302?

How do I fix CVE-2004-2302?

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2302?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-2302?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2302?