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CVE-2004-0177

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

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CVE-2004-0177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ext3 code in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26 does not properly initialize journal descriptor blocks, which causes an information leak in which in-memory data is written to the device for the ext3 file system, which allows privileged users to obtain portions of kernel memory by reading the raw device.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ext3 code in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26 does not properly initialize journal descriptor blocks, which causes an information leak in which in-memory data is written to the device for the ext3 file system, which allows privileged users to obtain portions of kernel memory by reading the raw device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0177?
The ext3 code in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26 does not properly initialize journal descriptor blocks, which causes an information leak in which in-memory data is written to the device for the ext3 file system, which allows privileged users to obtain portions of kernel memory by reading the raw device.
How severe is CVE-2004-0177?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0177?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST