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CVE-2004-1072

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2004-1072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminated, which could cause strings longer than PATH_MAX to be used, leading to buffer overflows that allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminated, which could cause strings longer than PATH_MAX to be used, leading to buffer overflows that allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.3th 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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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1072?
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, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminated, which could cause strings longer than PATH_MAX to be used, leading to buffer overflows that allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1072?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1072?
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