CVE-2004-2302

2.6 LOW 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Race condition in the sysfs_read_file and sysfs_write_file functions in Linux kernel before 2.6.10 allows local users to read kernel memory and cause a denial of service (crash) via large offsets in sysfs files.

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

2004-12-31 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:09 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: 2.6 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2004-12-31 05:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:09 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 2.6.10

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.6

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

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record