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CVE-2004-1070

7.2 · HIGH

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 f…

Published Jan 10, 2005linuxEPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2004-1070 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-URefsecunia.com/advisories/19607Refsecunia.com/advisories/20162Refsecunia.com/advisories/20163Refsecunia.com/advisories/20202Refsecunia.com/advisories/20338Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1070?

CVE-2004-1070 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1070?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1070?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-1070?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-1070 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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