CVE-2004-0228 describes an integer signedness error within the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel versions 2.6, allowing local users to escalate privileges. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable locally with low complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild and lacking Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry exists, and there is no significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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