Linux Kernel 2.6.0 CPUFREQ Proc integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.0. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component CPUFREQ Proc Handler. Performing a manipulation results in integer coercion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0228. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component CPUFREQ Proc Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 12/18/2003. The weakness was presented 08/18/2004 by Arjan van de Ven (Website). The advisory is shared at novell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0228. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 220 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13828 (SuSE-SA:2004:010: Linux Kernel), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15951), Exploit-DB (24043), Tenable (13828), SecurityFocus (BID 10211†) and Secunia (SA11486†). See VDB-22114 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 13828
Nessus Name: SuSE-SA:2004:010: Linux Kernel
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OpenVAS ID: 54609
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200407-02 (Kernel)
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12/18/2003 🔍
03/17/2004 +89 days 🔍
04/22/2004 +36 days 🔍
04/23/2004 +1 days 🔍
07/25/2004 +93 days 🔍
08/18/2004 +24 days 🔍
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04/28/2010 +2079 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +1812 days 🔍
04/08/2025 +3647 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: novell.com
Researcher: Arjan van de Ven
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22113
X-Force: 15951
SecurityFocus: 10211 - Linux kernel Framebuffer Code Unspecified Vulnerability
Secunia: 11486
Vulnerability Center: 25559 - Linux Kernel Cpufreq Proc Handler Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:17
Updated: 04/08/2025 16:30
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:17 (61), 02/23/2017 16:58 (9), 06/30/2021 08:22 (3), 06/30/2021 08:26 (1), 12/09/2024 04:36 (26), 04/08/2025 16:30 (2)
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