SB2004081802 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: August 18, 2004
Security Bulletin ID
SB2004081802
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0229)
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
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:037
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10211
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15974