How severe is CVE-2004-1983?

CVE-2004-1983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1983?

CVE-2004-1983 primarily affects The Pax Team Pax Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1983?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1983 published?

CVE-2004-1983 was published on 2004-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1983

CVE-2004-1983 is a low-severity vulnerability in The Pax Team Pax Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Pax Team Pax Linux
Published: 2004-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1983?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2004-1983?: CVE-2004-1983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1983?: CVE-2004-1983 primarily affects The Pax Team Pax Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1983 published?: CVE-2004-1983 was published on 2004-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:the_pax_team:pax_linux:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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