HIGH
CVE-2004-0496
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 6, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified in CVE-2004-0495, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0496 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
gentoo1 product(s)
linux
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
mandrakesoft3 product(s)
mandrake multi network firewallmandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate server
sun2 product(s)
solarissunos
SUSE6 product(s)
suse email serversuse linux connectivity serversuse linux database serversuse linux firewallsuse linux office serversuse linux
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0496
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 6, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0496 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.