CVE-2004-0482 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 20 May 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit integer overflows in OpenBSD procfs to read sensitive kernel memory and potentially escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-0482?

CVE-2004-0482 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openbsd, published on 20 May 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in (1) procfs_cmdline.c, (2) procfs_fpregs.c, (3) procfs_linux.c, (4) procfs_regs.c, (5) procfs_status.c, and (6) procfs_subr.c in procfs for OpenBSD 3.5 and earlier allow local users to read sensitive kernel memory and possibly perform other unauthorized activities.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openbsd Openbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-0482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6rx-rqmj-9cq5.