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CVE-2004-1068

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.2 Published: 2005-01-10 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A "missing serialization" error in the unix_dgram_recvmsg function in Linux 2.4.27 and earlier, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to gain privileges via a race condition.

Affected Platforms

Redhat Enterprise LinuxRedhat Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat Linux Advanced WorkstationUbuntu Ubuntu LinuxLinux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References