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CVE-2004-1016

LowPublished

The scm_send function in the scm layer for Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.28, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system...

Published: Dec 15, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 14, 2004

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The scm_send function in the scm layer for Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.28, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via crafted auxiliary messages that are passed to the sendmsg function, which causes a deadlock condition.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.4.28/2.6.9 - 'scm_send Local' Denial of ServiceExploit
Paul Starzetz · linux · Dec 14, 2004

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