CVE-2004-0997

Name: CVE-2004-0997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.8
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.9
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.11
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.12
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.13
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.14
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.15
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.16

References

http://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changesPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20162Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20163Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20202Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/kernel/patch-tracking/CVE-2004-0997?op=file&rev=0&sc=0
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18176
http://kernel.debian.net/debian/pool/main/kernel-source-2.4.17/kernel-source-2.4.17_2.4.17-1woody4_ia64.changesPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20162Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20163Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20202Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/kernel/patch-tracking/CVE-2004-0997?op=file&rev=0&sc=0
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18176

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0997?

Unspecified vulnerability in the ptrace MIPS assembly code in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.17 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2004-0997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0997?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-0997?

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Source: NVD / NIST