CVE-2004-0565: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0565: Floating point information leak in the context switch code for Linux 2.4.x only checks the MFH bit but does...

Floating point information leak in the context switch code for Linux 2.4.x only checks the MFH bit but does not verify the FPH owner, which allows local users to read register values of other processes by setting the MFH bit.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0565 is an old Linux 2.4.x kernel information leak. A local user could potentially read floating-point register values belonging to another process, exposing sensitive data handled on the same host. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems still running affected Linux 2.4.x kernels, especially systems with local shell users, shared hosting, or multi-user workloads. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item, not a current internet-wide emergency. Priority rises if any multi-user or sensitive workload still runs Linux 2.4.x. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Linux 2.4.x kernels.; Apply applicable vendor kernel updates from Debian, Red Hat, Mandriva, or platform guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Linux 2.4.x systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 8, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10714CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=124734CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
linux-ia64-info-disclosure(16644)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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