CVE-2004-0814
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1)...
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
- Record
CVE-2004-0814- CVSS 2.0
- 1.2 Low
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
- Record
CVE-2004-0814- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0812 No score
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0812- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6mch-53wc-3fvc No score
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1)...
Multiple race conditions in the terminal layer in Linux 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.9, allow (1) local users to obtain portions of kernel data via a TIOCSETD ioctl call to a terminal interface that is being accessed by another thread, or (2) remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by switching from console to PPP line discipline, then quickly sending data that is received during the switch.
- Record
GHSA-6mch-53wc-3fvc- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2004-0814 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 1.2) in Linux Kernel, published October 28, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.69%, the 53rd percentile. Fixed in kernel 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL.
References
bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=133110
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=110306397320336&w=2
bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17816
securityfocus.com/archive/1/379005
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redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10728
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0814
github.com/advisories/GHSA-6mch-53wc-3fvc
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:293
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2005/rhsa-2005_293.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0075