CVE-2004-0535 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read kernel memory due to improper initialization in the e1000 driver, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2004-0535?
CVE-2004-0535 is a low-severity vulnerability in Conectiva Linux, published on 8 Jun 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The e1000 driver for Linux kernel 2.4.26 and earlier does not properly initialize memory before using it, which allows local users to read portions of kernel memory. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly reported as a "buffer overflow" by some sources.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0535?
It affects 17 products.
Products include Conectiva Linux, Engardelinux Secure Community, Engardelinux Secure Linux, Gentoo Linux, Linux kernel, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux and 11 more.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0535?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2004-0535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Conectiva Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8hf-49vp-fmqg.