CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0228

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS