CVE-2004-2607: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2607: A numeric casting discrepancy in sdla_xfer in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.5 and 2.4 up to 2.4.29-rc1 allow...

A numeric casting discrepancy in sdla_xfer in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.5 and 2.4 up to 2.4.29-rc1 allows local users to read portions of kernel memory via a large len argument, which is received as an int but cast to a short, which prevents a read loop from filling a buffer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel information-disclosure issue. A local user could cause affected kernels to expose portions of kernel memory because of inconsistent numeric handling in sdla_xfer. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux systems running the affected 2.4 or early 2.6 kernel ranges. The source bundle does not identify modern affected distributions or broader product impact. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk rather than an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where affected kernels still exist on multi-user or sensitive systems, especially if they are unsupported. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Linux 2.4 and early 2.6 kernels.; Apply vendor kernel updates from the relevant distribution advisories.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported legacy Linux hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 3, 2005, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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