ID:10302 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0228

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10302 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0228

ID:10302 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0228

Published: August 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95480
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0228
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.