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CVE-2004-0370

2.1 · LOW

The setsockopt call in the KAME Project IPv6 implementation, as used in FreeBSD 5.2, does not properly handle certain IPv6 socket options, which could allow attackers to read kernel memory and caus…

Published May 4, 2004freebsdEPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2004-0370 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on May 4, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The setsockopt call in the KAME Project IPv6 implementation, as used in FreeBSD 5.2, does not properly handle certain IPv6 socket options, which could allow attackers to read kernel memory and cause a system panic.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:06.ipv6.ascRefsecunia.com/advisories/11233Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9992Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15662Refftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:06.ipv6.ascRefsecunia.com/advisories/11233Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9992Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15662

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0370?

CVE-2004-0370 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on May 4, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2004-0370?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0370?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0370?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0370 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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