Linux kernel does not properly convert 64-bit file offset pointers to 32 bits, which allows local users to access portions of kernel memory.
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9965
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16877
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-418.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-413.html
http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:087
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-24.xml
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000879