CVE-2004-1983

Low

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2004-05-02
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2004-1983?

    CVE-2004-1983 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2004-1983 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2004-1983?

    CVE-2004-1983 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-1983?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2004-1983 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2004-1983 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2004-1983 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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