Vulnerability Description
The elf_core_dump function in binfmt_elf.c for Linux kernel 2.x.x to 2.2.27-rc2, 2.4.x to 2.4.31-pre1, and 2.6.x to 2.6.12-rc4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an ELF binary that, in certain conditions involving the create_elf_tables function, causes a negative length argument to pass a signed integer comparison, leading to a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.2.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0023-coredump.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-529.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/397966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428028/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13589
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0524
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1263?
CVE-2005-1263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The elf_core_dump function in binfmt_elf.c for Linux kernel 2.x.x to 2.2.27-rc2, 2.4.x to 2.4.31-pre1, and 2.6.x to 2.6.12-rc4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an ELF binary that, in c...
How severe is CVE-2005-1263?
CVE-2005-1263 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-2005-1263?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.