Vulnerability Description
A numeric casting discrepancy in sdla_xfer in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.5 and 2.4 up to 2.4.29-rc1 allows local users to read portions of kernel memory via a large len argument, which is received as an int but cast to a short, which prevents a read loop from filling a buffer.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:072
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16759
- http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0404.2/0313.htmlExploit
- http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0404.2/0743.html
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:072
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16759
- http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0404.2/0313.htmlExploit
- http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0404.2/0743.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2607?
CVE-2004-2607 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). A numeric casting discrepancy in sdla_xfer in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.5 and 2.4 up to 2.4.29-rc1 allows local users to read portions of kernel memory via a large len argument, which is received a...
How severe is CVE-2004-2607?
CVE-2004-2607 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2607?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.