CVE-2004-0495 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 23 Jun 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit kernel flaws to gain elevated privileges or read kernel memory, requiring kernel patches.

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-2004-0495?

CVE-2004-0495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Conectiva Linux, published on 23 Jun 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0495?

It affects 18 products.

Products include Avaya Converged Communications Server, Avaya Intuity Audix, Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server, Avaya S8300, Avaya S8500, Avaya S8700 and 12 more.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0495?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2004-0495 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0495 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Conectiva Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9v82-w8v5-2v72.