CVE-2004-1071

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 handle a failed call to the mmap function…

published December 1, 2004

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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 handle a failed call to the mmap function, which causes an incorrect mapped image and may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00508 · 42.3th percentile
Published
2004-12-01T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 05:00Z
    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 handle a failed call to the mmap function…
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