CVE-2004-1070
First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Fedora Core | =core_2.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =3.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre5 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.26 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test6 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test5 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =1.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6_test9_cvs | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.7-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23_ow2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.25 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test1 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.23-pre9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.24_ow1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.19-pre5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.21-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.1-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.6-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27-pre4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.9-2.6.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test7 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.27 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test11 | |
| Red Hat Fedora Core | =core_3.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.8-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test10 | |
| Turbolinux Server | =10.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.0-test9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.18-pre7 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.0-test3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0017-binfmt_elf.txt
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-549.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-504.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-505.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18025
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9450
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1070?
CVE-2004-1070 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that may allow local users to modify sensitive memory in setuid programs.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1070?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1070, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel immediately.
Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2004-1070?
CVE-2004-1070 affects Linux kernel versions 2.4.x up to 2.4.27 and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8.
Can CVE-2004-1070 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-1070 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it non-exploitable remotely.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2004-1070?
CVE-2004-1070 could allow local users to escalate privileges through memory modifications in setuid binaries.
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