CVE-2004-0228

Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler cpufreqprocctl in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges...

CVE-2004-0228

CVE-2004-0228 refers to an integer signedness error in the cpufreq /proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) of the Linux 2.6 kernel, enabling local users to escalate privileges to kernel level. The issue is discussed in multiple advisories (e.g., SUSE, Gentoo GLSA 200407-02, Fedora 2004-111) as part of Li...