#VU99943 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0415

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#VU99943 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0415

Published: November 23, 2004 / Updated: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99943
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0415
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

Linux kernel does not properly convert 64-bit file offset pointers to 32 bits, which allows local users to access portions of kernel memory.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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