CVE-2004-1983

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 43.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360001130312&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108420555920369&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://pax.grsecurity.net/
cve@mitrehttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10264
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16037
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108360001130312&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108420555920369&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://pax.grsecurity.net/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10264
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16037

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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-24078✓ verified
First seen May 3, 2004
PaX 2.6 Kernel Patch - Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1983?

CVE-2004-1983 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2004. The archgetunmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.

When was CVE-2004-1983 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1983 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 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-2004-1983 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1983 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 43.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1983?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1983, 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-2004-1983

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