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Vulnerability record · CVE-2004-1337 · published 23 December 2004

CVE-2004-1337: Gnu realtime linux security module vulnerability

Gnu · Realtime Linux Security Module

The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.40% · top 67.9%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.40%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384535113035&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12093 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18673
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384535113035&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12093 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18673

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2004-1337), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-05). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.