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CVE-2004-1068

A "missing serialization" error in the unix_dgram_recvmsg function in Linux 2.4.27 and earlier, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to gain privileges vi…

Impact

A "missing serialization" error in the unix_dgram_recvmsg function in Linux 2.4.27 and earlier, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to gain privileges via a race condition.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux
Versions 2.1, 3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop
Version 3.0
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation
Version 2.1
UbuntuUbuntu Linux
Version 4.1

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