SuSE SuSE eMail Server: Buffer Overflow (CVE-2004-0535)
Published Sources: CVE.org
What is affected, what to do
The e1000 driver for Linux kernel 2.4.26 and earlier does not properly initialize memory before using it, which allows local users to read portions of kernel memory. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly reported as a "buffer overflow" by some sources.
The available sources name no fixed version. Check the vendor guidance in the references below.
- Affected
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall
eq 8.2..8.2 - SuSE SuSE eMail Server
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eq iii..iii - Conectiva Conectiva Linux prg graficos
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eq 9.0..9.0 - Engarde Secure Community
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- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall
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Metrics
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Priority
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CVSS v3
No value is available for this vulnerability.
0.5 %
EPSS score
Low — model estimates < 1% exploitation likelihood.
Source: FIRST EPSS, percentile 40.5
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- Severity
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Priority (0–325)
The priority score is a consolidated metric that condenses several individual signals into a single, action-guiding ranking: technical severity (CVSS), exploitation likelihood (EPSS), known-exploited status (KEV) and the context of the affected asset. The aim is to answer the only truly important question in vulnerability management: what first?
Read in glossary- 13.10 Methodology
Exploit maturity
An exploit is code or a technique that specifically uses a concrete vulnerability to force unintended behaviour — such as executing code or escalating privileges. It is the tool that turns a theoretical flaw into a practical attack.
Read in glossary- no public PoC known
EPSS score
The EPSS score is the absolute model output for an individual vulnerability: the estimated probability of real-world exploitation within the next 30 days, expressed as a value between 0 and 1 (i.e. 0 % to 100 %). A score of 0.42 means „the model estimates a 42 % chance of real-world exploitation within 30 days“.
Read in glossary- 0.5 %
- Low — model estimates < 1% exploitation likelihood.
EPSS percentile
The EPSS percentile is the relative position of a vulnerability within all EPSS-scored CVEs, expressed as a value between 0 and 1. A percentile of 0.90 means „this CVE has a higher EPSS score than 90 % of all other scored CVEs“. Unlike the EPSS score, it is not a probability — but a positioning within a ranking.
Read in glossary- 40.5
- High — this CVE ranks above the median of all CVEs scored today (rank ≥ 36%).
KEV status
The KEV catalogue is a list maintained by the US authority CISA of vulnerabilities for which active exploitation in the wild has been confirmed. It answers not the question „how severe?“ but „is it already being attacked?“ — thereby sharply prioritising patching.
Read in glossary- —
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Detection rules
No NEOSEC detection rule is available for this vulnerability yet.
Classification under NIS2 and CRA
Rule-based classification from exploitation status and severity. It does not replace a case-by-case assessment.
NIS2
NIS2 is EU Directive (EU) 2022/2555 to raise the level of cybersecurity across the Union. It substantially broadens obligations compared with the first NIS directive: more sectors, mandatory risk management, staged reporting duties and personal accountability of senior management.
Read in glossary- Handle the vulnerability in regular vulnerability handling under Art. 21(2)(e) NIS2.
CRA
The CRA is EU Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 setting horizontal cybersecurity requirements for „products with digital elements“ — from industrial controllers and software to connected consumer devices. For the first time manufacturers must ensure security across the entire product lifecycle, handle vulnerabilities and provide security updates.
Read in glossary- From 11.12.2027, Annex I Part II CRA requires manufacturers of affected products with digital elements to handle vulnerabilities without delay and provide security updates.
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally leading standard for an information security management system (ISMS). It describes a risk-based, process-oriented framework to systematically plan, implement, review and improve information security.
Read in glossary- Control A.8.8, management of technical vulnerabilities: assess relevance to your systems, plan remediation and keep evidence.
Description
The e1000 driver for Linux kernel 2.4.26 and earlier does not properly initialize memory before using it, which allows local users to read portions of kernel memory. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly reported as a "buffer overflow" by some sources.
Source: cvelistv5, NVD (NIST)
Affected products
The following versions are affected. Older releases of the same product line are also vulnerable unless stated otherwise.
| Affected versions | Fixed in | ||
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| mandrakesoft | mandrake_multi_network_firewall |
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| suse | suse_email_server |
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| suse | suse_linux_admin-cd_for_firewall |
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| suse | suse_linux_connectivity_server |
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| suse | suse_linux_database_server |
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| suse | suse_linux_firewall_cd |
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| suse | suse_linux_firewall_live-cd |
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| suse | suse_linux_office_server |
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| suse | suse_office_server |
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Vendors and products
- Conectiva Conectiva Conectiva Linux prg graficos
- Engardelinux Engarde Secure Linux
- Gentoo Gentoo Linux
- Linux Linux Kernel
- Mandrakesoft MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux
- Mandrakesoft MandrakeSoft Mandrake Corporate Server
- Mandrakesoft MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall
- SUSE SuSE SuSE eMail Server
- SUSE SuSE SuSE Linux
- SUSE SuSE SuSE Linux Admin-CD for Firewall
- SUSE SuSE SuSE Linux Connectivity Server
- SUSE SuSE SuSE Linux Database Server
Affected operating systems
| Linux | conectiva | linux | 8.0 |
| Linux | conectiva | linux | 9.0 |
| Linux | gentoo | linux | 1.4 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.0 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.1 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.10 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.11 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.12 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.13 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.14 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.15 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.16 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.17 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.18 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.19 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.2 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.20 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.21 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.22 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.23 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.23_ow2 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.24 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.24_ow1 |
| Linux | linux | linux_kernel | 2.4.25 |
References & sources
- securityfocus.com10352Vulnerability database, x_refsource_BID
- redhat.comRHSA-2004:413Vendor advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- redhat.comRHSA-2004:418Vendor advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- kernel.orgpub/linux/kernel/v2.4/testing/patch-2.4.27.logx_refsource_CONFIRM
- lwn.netFEDORA-2004-186Vendor advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- distro.conectiva.com.brCLA-2004:845Vendor advisory, x_refsource_CONECTIVA
- bugzilla.redhat.combugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=125168x_refsource_CONFIRM
- mandriva.comMDKSA-2004:062Vendor advisory, x_refsource_MANDRAKE
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.comlinux-e1000-bo(16159)Vulnerability database, x_refsource_XF
- security.gentoo.orgGLSA-200407-02Vendor advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- oval.cisecurity.orgoval:org.mitre.oval:def:11136Vulnerability database, signature, x_refsource_OVAL
- novell.comSUSE-SA:2004:020Vendor advisory, x_refsource_SUSE
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