CVE-2004-0228
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows...
CVE-2004-0228 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Linux Kernel, published June 3, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.77%, the 56th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.77%EPSS, 56th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 2.5.x/2.6.x - CPUFreq Proc Handler Integer Handling Memory Read | 2004-04-23 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2004-0228- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2004-0228- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0228No score
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0228- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fh4q-8w8x-42wvNo score
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows...
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
GHSA-fh4q-8w8x-42wv- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.