CVE-2004-0228

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 41.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 18, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (22)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
cve@mitrehttp://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-111.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11429
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11464
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11486
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11491
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/11683
cve@mitrehttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:050
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15951
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-111.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11429
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/11464

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-24043✓ verified
First seen Apr 23, 2004
Linux Kernel 2.5.x/2.6.x - CPUFreq Proc Handler Integer Handling Memory Read
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0228?

CVE-2004-0228 is a none vulnerability published on August 18, 2004. Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.

When was CVE-2004-0228 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0228 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 18, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-0228 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0228 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 41.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0228?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0228, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-0228

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