CVE-2004-0178: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0178: The OSS code for the Sound Blaster (sb16) driver in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26, when operating in 16 bit mod...

The OSS code for the Sound Blaster (sb16) driver in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26, when operating in 16 bit mode, does not properly handle certain sample sizes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a sample with an odd number of bytes.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service issue in the OSS Sound Blaster sb16 audio driver. A local user could crash an affected Linux 2.4.x system by using malformed audio sample sizing in 16-bit mode. It is mainly relevant to legacy systems still running pre-2.4.26 kernels or old vendor-maintained derivatives. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux 2.4.x systems with the OSS sb16 Sound Blaster driver present and reachable by local users. Modern supported Linux systems are unlikely to be affected based on the stated version range. Treat as a legacy-system hygiene issue, not a current internet-scale emergency. Prioritize any exposed production, shared, or regulated systems still running Linux 2.4.x, especially where local user access is granted. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel update or advisory package for affected distributions.; Upgrade Linux 2.4.x kernels to 2.4.26 or later where applicable.; Check Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, Conectiva, Mandrake, or SGI guidance for exact fixed packages..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9427CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
linux-sound-blaster-dos(15868)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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