HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1151
HIGH

CVE-2004-1151

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) sys32_ni_syscall and (2) sys32_vm86_warning functions in sys_ia32.c for Linux 2.6.x may allow local attackers to modify kernel memory and gain privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1151 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

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Ubuntu1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1151
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2005

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2004-1151 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.