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. 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?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2004-1983. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2004-1983 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1983 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

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

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2004-1983 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Marc
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360001130312&w=2
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108420555920369&w=2
Security
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml

Vendor Advisory
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16037
Kernel patch commit
http://pax.grsecurity.net/
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10264
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2004-1983

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2004-05-02

Modified 2026-04-16

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

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?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2004-1983. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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.