Local User Vulnerability in Linux Kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x
CVE-2004-1070

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Suse
Status
Suse Linux
Linux Kernel
Enterprise Linux
Fedora Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2005

Summary

A flaw in the load_elf_binary function within the binfmt_elf loader allows local users to exploit inadequate checks on return values from kernel_read calls. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of sensitive in-memory data within setuid programs, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-20...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MANDRAKE

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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