# CVE-2004-0228: Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq\_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2004-06-03 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/11464
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15951
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-111.shtml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11491
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11683
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11486
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:050
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11429
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24043

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