Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0495 covers multiple poorly described Linux kernel flaws that could let a local user gain higher privileges or read kernel memory. The business risk is mainly for very old Linux 2.4 or 2.6 systems, especially shared servers where untrusted users have shell or application-level access. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems still running 2.4 or 2.6 kernels, including distributions covered by the cited Red Hat, Fedora, Gentoo, SUSE, Mandrake, Conectiva, OVAL, and IBM X-Force references. Treat this as high priority only if legacy Linux 2.4 or 2.6 systems remain in service. Modern supported Linux fleets are unlikely to be exposed, but old shared or internet-facing servers with local user paths deserve urgent review. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts for 2.4 or 2.6 kernels.; Review the cited vendor advisories for distribution-specific fixed kernel packages.; Prioritize replacement or isolation of unsupported legacy Linux systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- linux-drivers-gain-privileges(16449)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2961CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10155CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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