CVE-2004-0814

security flaw

Published Oct 28, 2004 CVSS 2.0 · 1.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2004-0812 Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-38-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 12:31 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2004, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 23, 2004, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:06 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 7, 2004, 12:00 AM