CVE-2004-0814 Race condition in n/a

What is CVE-2004-0814?

CVE-2004-0814 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 28 Oct 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0814?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0814?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2004-0814 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0814 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-6mch-53wc-3fvc.