CVE-2004-0415 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read kernel memory due to improper 64-bit to 32-bit file offset pointer conversion in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0415?
CVE-2004-0415 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 5 Aug 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linux kernel does not properly convert 64-bit file offset pointers to 32 bits, which allows local users to access portions of kernel memory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0415?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Linux kernel, Redhat Fedora Core, Trustix Secure Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0415?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2004-0415 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0415 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j85x-jfqv-fm5r.