Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Mn100 | All versions |
| Avaya | Network Routing | All versions |
| Avaya | Converged Communications Server | 2.0 |
| Avaya | S8710 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | Modular Messaging Message Storage Server | 1.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_1.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
| Avaya | Intuity Audix | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Avaya | S8300 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8500 | r2.0.0 |
| Avaya | S8700 | r2.0.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
- http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0021-uselib.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110512575901427&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
- 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.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_01_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-016.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-017.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1235?
CVE-2004-1235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 ma...
How severe is CVE-2004-1235?
CVE-2004-1235 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1235?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avaya Mn100, Avaya Network Routing, Avaya Converged Communications Server, Avaya S8710, Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server.