HIGHPOC
CVE-2004-0424
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 7, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the ip_setsockopt function in Linux kernel 2.4.22 through 2.4.25 and 2.6.1 through 2.6.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via the MCAST_MSFILTER socket option.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0424 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-2004-0424. 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
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http://www.isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0015-msfilter.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-4285.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10179Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0424
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0424 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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