LOW
CVE-2004-0535
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 6, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The e1000 driver for Linux kernel 2.4.26 and earlier does not properly initialize memory before using it, which allows local users to read portions of kernel memory. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly reported as a "buffer overflow" by some sources.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0535 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
conectiva1 product(s)
linux
engardelinux2 product(s)
secure communitysecure linux
gentoo1 product(s)
linux
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
mandrakesoft3 product(s)
mandrake multi network firewallmandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate server
SUSE9 product(s)
suse email serversuse linux admin-cd for firewallsuse linux connectivity serversuse linux database serversuse linux firewall cdsuse linux firewall live-cdsuse linux office serversuse office serversuse linux
Source: NVD CPE · 56 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
→
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-413.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10352Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0535
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 6, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0535 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.