Vulnerability Description
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified in CVE-2004-0495, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Suse | Suse Email Server | 3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Connectivity Server | All versions |
| Suse | Suse Linux Database Server | All versions |
| Suse | Suse Linux Firewall | All versions |
| Suse | Suse Linux Office Server | All versions |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7 |
References
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_20_kernel.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16625
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_20_kernel.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16625
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0496?
CVE-2004-0496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified in CVE-2004-0495, as found b...
How severe is CVE-2004-0496?
CVE-2004-0496 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall, Suse Suse Email Server, Suse Suse Linux Connectivity Server, Suse Suse Linux Database Server, Suse Suse Linux Firewall.