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CVE-2004-1070

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2004-1070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The load_elf_binary function in the binfmt_elf loader (binfmt_elf.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, does not properly check return values from calls to the kernel_read function, which may allow local users to modify sensitive memory in a setuid program and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The load_elf_binary function in the binfmt_elf loader (binfmt_elf.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, does not properly check return values from calls to the kernel_read function, which may allow local users to modify sensitive memory in a setuid program and execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.19—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.20—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.21—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.22—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23_ow2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24_ow1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.25—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.27—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.92.6.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6_test9_cvs—
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1—
RedhatEnterprise Linux3.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop3.0—
RedhatFedora Corecore_2.0—
RedhatFedora Corecore_3.0—
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation2.1—
SuseSuse Linux1.0—
SuseSuse Linux8—
SuseSuse Linux8.1—

Showing 50 of 59 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1070?
The load_elf_binary function in the binfmt_elf loader (binfmt_elf.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, does not properly check return values from calls to the kernel_read function, which may allow local users to modify sensitive memory in a setuid program and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1070?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1070?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST