CVE-2004-1333: Integer overflow in the vc_resize function in the Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 before 2.6.10 allows local users...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel local denial-of-service issue. A user with local access could trigger a virtual console resize flaw and crash the kernel, causing outage on affected systems. It is not described as remote code execution in the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux hosts still running 2.4 or 2.6 kernels older than 2.6.10, especially systems with untrusted local users, shell access, or shared terminal environments. Prioritize remediation where legacy Linux systems still support business services or multiple local users. For modern fleets, the main action is confirmation through asset inventory because affected kernels are decades old. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected kernels using the relevant distribution security advisory.; Confirm systems run Linux kernel 2.6.10 or a vendor-fixed backport.; Retire or isolate legacy hosts that cannot receive kernel updates..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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