CVE-2004-0010 Memory corruption in n/a

What is CVE-2004-0010?

CVE-2004-0010 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 19 Feb 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ncp_lookup function for ncpfs in Linux kernel 2.4.x allows local users to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0010?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0010?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2004-0010 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0010 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-6vw6-5686-84v7.