HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-0415
LOWPOC

CVE-2004-0415

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 23, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-0415 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-0415. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Red Hat1 product(s)
fedora core
trustix1 product(s)
secure linux
Source: NVD CPE · 41 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-0415
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 23, 2004

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2004-0415 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.