# CVE-2004-1151: 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 att

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-12-08 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%401.2079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110306397320336&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_44_kernel.html
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/gnupatch%4041ae6af1cR3mJYlW6D8EHxCKSxuJiQ
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0411.3/1467.html

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