CVE-2004-0685

CVE-2004-0685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel 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

Certain USB drivers in the Linux 2.4 kernel use the copy_to_user function on uninitialized structures, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading memory that was not cleared from previous usage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0685?
Certain USB drivers in the Linux 2.4 kernel use the copy_to_user function on uninitialized structures, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading memory that was not cleared from previous usage.
How severe is CVE-2004-0685?
CVE-2004-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0685 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0685?
CVE-2004-0685 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 206 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0685?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0685 published?
CVE-2004-0685 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (206)

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