Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_2.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 10.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
- http://www.isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0017-binfmt_elf.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-504.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-505.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-549.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1070?
CVE-2004-1070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 func...
How severe is CVE-2004-1070?
CVE-2004-1070 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Fedora Core, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation.