Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-529.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1878
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15972
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-38-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17002
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-529.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-663.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1056?
CVE-2004-1056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 poss...
How severe is CVE-2004-1056?
CVE-2004-1056 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.