CVE-2004-0596

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The Equalizer Load-balancer for serial network interfaces (eql.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a non-existent device name that triggers a null dereference.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 19.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 6, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4040d4aa72hPLWy-jMLr0eJAXMxHcNZg
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10730
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16694
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4040d4aa72hPLWy-jMLr0eJAXMxHcNZg
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10730
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16694

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0596?

CVE-2004-0596 is a none vulnerability published on August 6, 2004. The Equalizer Load-balancer for serial network interfaces (eql.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.x up to 2.6.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a non-existent device name that triggers a null dereference.

When was CVE-2004-0596 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0596 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 6, 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-2004-0596 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0596 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 19.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0596?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0596, 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-2004-0596

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