CVE-2004-0229

CVE-2004-0229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0229?
The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.
How severe is CVE-2004-0229?
CVE-2004-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0229 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0229?
CVE-2004-0229 primarily affects Gentoo Linux. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0229?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0229 published?
CVE-2004-0229 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

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