CVE-2004-0482

4.6 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Multiple integer overflows in (1) procfs_cmdline.c, (2) procfs_fpregs.c, (3) procfs_linux.c, (4) procfs_regs.c, (5) procfs_status.c, and (6) procfs_subr.c in procfs for OpenBSD 3.5 and earlier allow local users to read sensitive kernel memory and possibly perform other unauthorized activities.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2004-07-07 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2004-07-07 04:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:05 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Openbsd 3.4
Openbsd 3.5

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.6

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record