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CVE-2004-0424

7.2 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the ip_setsockopt function in Linux kernel 2.4.22 through 2.4.25 and 2.6.1 through 2.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via th…

Published Jul 7, 2004sgiEPSS 1.24%

Overview

CVE-2004-0424 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sgi propack. It was published on July 7, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the ip_setsockopt function in Linux kernel 2.4.22 through 2.4.25 and 2.6.1 through 2.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via the MCAST_MSFILTER socket option.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sgi. Update propack 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0424?

CVE-2004-0424 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sgi propack. It was published on July 7, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0424?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2004-0424?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sgi. Update propack 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.

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