Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
2.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.10 |
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/akpm/patches/2.6/2.6.10-rc1/2.6.10-rc1Patch
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%404186a4deVoR88JjTwMa3ZnIp-_YJsAPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_44_kernel.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13091
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/akpm/patches/2.6/2.6.10-rc1/2.6.10-rc1Patch
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%404186a4deVoR88JjTwMa3ZnIp-_YJsAPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). 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 s...
How severe is CVE-2004-2302?
CVE-2004-2302 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2302?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.