CVE-2004-0138

CVE-2004-0138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The ELF loader in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.25 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ELF file with an interpreter with an invalid arch (architecture), which triggers a BUG() when an invalid VMA is unmapped.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0138?
The ELF loader in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.25 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ELF file with an interpreter with an invalid arch (architecture), which triggers a BUG() when an invalid VMA is unmapped.
How severe is CVE-2004-0138?
CVE-2004-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0138 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0138?
CVE-2004-0138 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0138?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0138 published?
CVE-2004-0138 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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