HIGH
CVE-2004-0495
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 6, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0495 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.
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
avaya6 product(s)
converged communications servermodular messaging message storage serverintuity audixs8300s8500s8700
conectiva1 product(s)
linux
gentoo1 product(s)
linux
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Red Hat1 product(s)
enterprise linux
SUSE8 product(s)
suse linuxsuse email serversuse linux admin-cd for firewallsuse linux connectivity serversuse linux database serversuse linux firewall cdsuse linux office serversuse office server
Source: NVD CPE · 45 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (24)
→
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-255.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10566Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0495
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 6, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0495 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.