CVE-2004-0077

The do_mremap function for the mremap system call in Linux 2.2 to 2.2.25, 2.4 to 2.4.24, and 2.6 to 2.6.2, does not properly check the return value from the…

published September 1, 2004

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The do_mremap function for the mremap system call in Linux 2.2 to 2.2.25, 2.4 to 2.4.24, and 2.6 to 2.6.2, does not properly check the return value from the do_munmap function when the maximum number of VMA descriptors is exceeded, which allows local users to gain root privileges, a different vulnerability than CAN-2003-0985.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02434 · 84.0th percentile
Published
2004-09-01T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 04:00Z
    The do_mremap function for the mremap system call in Linux 2.2 to 2.2.25, 2.4 to 2.4.24, and 2.6 to 2.6.2, does not properly check the return value from the…
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