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CVE-2004-0554

2.1 · LOW

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x for x86 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly via an infinite loop that triggers a signal handler with a certain sequence of fsave an…

Published Aug 6, 2004avayaEPSS 0.87%

Overview

CVE-2004-0554 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting avaya converged_communications_server. It was published on August 6, 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

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x for x86 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly via an infinite loop that triggers a signal handler with a certain sequence of fsave and frstor instructions, as originally demonstrated using a "crash.c" program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update converged_communications_server 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-2004-0554?

CVE-2004-0554 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting avaya converged_communications_server. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2004-0554?

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-2004-0554?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update converged_communications_server 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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