CVE-2004-0415

Description

Linux kernel does not properly convert 64-bit file offset pointers to 32 bits, which allows local users to access portions of kernel memory.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References

• ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040804-01-U.asc
• http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000879
• http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-24.xml
• http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:087
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-413.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-418.html