CVE-2004-0424 Integer overflow in n/a

What is CVE-2004-0424?

CVE-2004-0424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 30 Apr 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the ip_setsockopt function in Linux kernel 2.4.22 through 2.4.25 and 2.6.1 through 2.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via the MCAST_MSFILTER socket option.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0424?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Sgi Propack, Slackware Slackware Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0424?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2004-0424 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0424 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-6945-86vq-2qgg.