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Vulnerability Report: Linux Kernel 2.4.x
This vulnerability report for Linux Kernel 2.4.x contains a complete overview of all Secunia advisories affecting it. You can use this vulnerability report to ensure that you are aware of all vulnerabilities, both patched and unpatched, affecting this product allowing you to take the necessary precautions.

If you have information about a new or an existing vulnerability in Linux Kernel 2.4.x then you are more than welcome to contact us.


Table of Contents

1. Product Summary Only

2. Secunia Advisory Statistics (All time)
2.1. Statistics for 2009
2.2. Statistics for 2008
2.3. Statistics for 2007
2.4. Statistics for 2006
2.5. Statistics for 2005
2.6. Statistics for 2004
2.7. Statistics for 2003

3. List of Secunia Advisories (All time)
3.1. List for 2009
3.2. List for 2008
3.3. List for 2007
3.4. List for 2006
3.5. List for 2005
3.6. List for 2004
3.7. List for 2003

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Vendor, Links, and Unpatched Vulnerabilities

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Affected By 85 Secunia advisories
132 Vulnerabilities

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Unpatched 11% (9 of 85 Secunia advisories)

Most Critical Unpatched
The most severe unpatched Secunia advisory affecting Linux Kernel 2.4.x, with all vendor patches applied, is rated Less critical .




10 Secunia Advisories in 2003
Secunia has issued a total of 10 Secunia advisories in 2003 for Linux Kernel 2.4.x. Currently, 20% (2 out of 10) are marked as unpatched with the most severe being rated Less critical

More information about the specific Secunia advisories affecting Linux Kernel 2.4.x can be found below. Each Secunia advisory is enclosed by a box highlighted with a color representing its current patch status. You can read the complete Secunia advisories for thorough descriptions of the issues covered and for solution suggestions by clicking either the Secunia advisory title or the "Read More" links available for each Secunia advisory.



Linux Kernel "do_brk()" Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 1 of 10 in 2003. 29,911 views.
Release Date:
2003-12-02
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA10328
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel 2.4, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to escalate their privileges. [Read More]


IPTables/Netfilter Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 2 of 10 in 2003. 12,628 views.
Release Date:
2003-08-04
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA9429
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
Where:
From remote
Short Description:
Two vulnerabilities have been identified in IPTables/Netfilter, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable system. [Read More]


Linux Kernel NFS XDR Denial of Service
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 3 of 10 in 2003. 10,220 views.
Release Date:
2003-08-01
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA9403
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
Where:
From local network
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel 2.4 branch allowing malicious users to cause a kernel panic. [Read More]


Linux Kernel 2.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 4 of 10 in 2003. 18,806 views.
Release Date:
2003-07-22
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA9316
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
DoS
Where:
From remote
Short Description:
Multiple vulnerabilities has been identified in the Linux Kernel. [Read More]


Linux Kernel 2.4 execve() Vulnerability
Unpatched. Secunia Advisory 5 of 10 in 2003. 12,177 views.
Release Date:
2003-07-01
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA9154
Solution Status:
Unpatched
Criticality:
Impact:
Exposure of sensitive information
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in the 2.4 version of the Linux kernel, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information. [Read More]


Linux Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 6 of 10 in 2003. 14,048 views.
Release Date:
2003-06-03
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA8936
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
Where:
From remote
Short Description:
Three vulnerabilities have been identified in the Linux Kernel 2.4 branch. One can be exploited to cause a Denial of Service by a malicious person and is very similar to the recent Linux Kernel Denial of Service. The others are local Denial of Service vulnerabilities. [Read More]


Linux Kernel 2.4 "ioperm" Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Unpatched. Secunia Advisory 7 of 10 in 2003. 14,168 views.
Release Date:
2003-05-21
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA8823
Solution Status:
Unpatched
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
David Mikolajczyk has reported a vulnerability in Linux kernel, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. [Read More]


Linux Kernel Route Cache Flooding Denial of Service
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 8 of 10 in 2003. 20,977 views.
Release Date:
2003-05-15
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA8786
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
Where:
From remote
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). [Read More]


Multiple Vendor RPC XDR Library Integer Overflow
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 9 of 10 in 2003. 13,866 views.
Release Date:
2003-03-20
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA8347
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
System access
Where:
From local network
Short Description:
A vulnerability identified in multiple *NIX operating systems and software can be exploited by malicious people to conduct a DoS attack (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable system or potentially compromise it. [Read More]


Linux Kernel Ptrace Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 10 of 10 in 2003. 10,647 views.
Release Date:
2003-03-19
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA8337
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in version 2.2.x and 2.4.x of the Linux kernel. [Read More]