CVE-2004-1983 json
The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is en…
published 2004-05-02 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1975
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 60%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.
Patch / fix
- pax.grsecurity.net/ patch
- securityfocus.com/bid/10264 advisory
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-24078)
Exploit prediction
0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-24078 PaX 2.6 Kernel Patch - Denial of Service dos, 2004-05-03
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10264 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
References
-
pax.grsecurity.net
/
patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/10264
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=108420555920369&w=2
mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/16037
vdb-entry
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=108360001130312&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1983
- NVD CVE-2004-1983
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