CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1151

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in the sys32_ni_syscall and sys32_vm86_warning functions in sys_ia32.c for Linux 2.6.x may allow local attackers to modify kernel memory and gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential privilege escalation by a local user, which could lead to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that fixes this vulnerability or apply the appropriate security patches.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) sys32_ni_syscall and (2) sys32_vm86_warning functions in sys_ia32.c for Linux 2.6.x may allow local attackers to modify kernel memory and gain privileges.

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