SB2004081802 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2004081802 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: August 18, 2004

Security Bulletin ID SB2004081802
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0229)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References