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CVE-2004-1235

6.2 · MEDIUM

Race condition in the (1) load_elf_library and (2) binfmt_aout function calls for uselib in Linux kernel 2.4 through 2.429-rc2 and 2.6 through 2.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by…

Published Apr 14, 2005avayaEPSS 2.89%

Overview

CVE-2004-1235 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting avaya mn100. It was published on April 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in the (1) load_elf_library and (2) binfmt_aout function calls for uselib in Linux kernel 2.4 through 2.429-rc2 and 2.6 through 2.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the VMA descriptor.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update mn100 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1235?

CVE-2004-1235 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting avaya mn100. It was published on April 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1235?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. 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-2004-1235?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update mn100 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.

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