CVE-2004-2660

CVE-2004-2660 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

Memory leak in direct-io.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via certain O_DIRECT (direct IO) write requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2660?
Memory leak in direct-io.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via certain O_DIRECT (direct IO) write requests.
How severe is CVE-2004-2660?
CVE-2004-2660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2660 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2660?
CVE-2004-2660 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 72 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2660?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2660 published?
CVE-2004-2660 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (72)

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