CVE-2004-0596

Linux kernel <2.6.8 - DoS

Title source: llm

Description

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.

References (3)

[Various Sources] http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4040d4aa72hPLWy-jMLr0eJAXMxHcNZg

[Patch, Vendor Advisory] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10730

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16694

Scores

EPSS 0.0006

EPSS Percentile 19.2%

Classification

Status draft

Affected Products (23)

linux/linux_kernel

... and 8 more

Timeline

Published Aug 06, 2004

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026