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CVE-2005-1263: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 11 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=2.2.0
Linux Kernel=2.2.1
Linux Kernel=2.2.2
Linux Kernel=2.2.3
Linux Kernel=2.2.4
Linux Kernel=2.2.5
Linux Kernel=2.2.6
Linux Kernel=2.2.7
Linux Kernel=2.2.8
Linux Kernel=2.2.9
Linux Kernel=2.2.10
Linux Kernel=2.2.11
Linux Kernel=2.2.12
Linux Kernel=2.2.13
Linux Kernel=2.2.14
Linux Kernel=2.2.15
Linux Kernel=2.2.16
Linux Kernel=2.2.17
Linux Kernel=2.2.18
Linux Kernel=2.2.19
Linux Kernel=2.2.20
Linux Kernel=2.2.21
Linux Kernel=2.2.22
Linux Kernel=2.2.23
Linux Kernel=2.2.24
Linux Kernel=2.2.27-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.4.0
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test1
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test10
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test11
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test12
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test2
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test3
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test4
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test5
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test6
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test7
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test8
Linux Kernel=2.4.0-test9
Linux Kernel=2.4.1
Linux Kernel=2.4.2
Linux Kernel=2.4.3
Linux Kernel=2.4.4
Linux Kernel=2.4.5
Linux Kernel=2.4.6
Linux Kernel=2.4.7
Linux Kernel=2.4.8
Linux Kernel=2.4.9
Linux Kernel=2.4.10
Linux Kernel=2.4.11
Linux Kernel=2.4.12
Linux Kernel=2.4.13
Linux Kernel=2.4.14
Linux Kernel=2.4.15
Linux Kernel=2.4.16
Linux Kernel=2.4.17
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.18
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Linux Kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Kernel=2.4.19
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Kernel=2.4.20
Linux Kernel=2.4.21
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.21-pre7
Linux Kernel=2.4.22
Linux Kernel=2.4.23
Linux Kernel=2.4.23-pre9
Linux Kernel=2.4.23_ow2
Linux Kernel=2.4.24
Linux Kernel=2.4.24_ow1
Linux Kernel=2.4.25
Linux Kernel=2.4.26
Linux Kernel=2.4.27
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre2
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre3
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre4
Linux Kernel=2.4.27-pre5
Linux Kernel=2.4.28
Linux Kernel=2.4.29-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.4.30
Linux Kernel=2.4.31-pre1
Linux Kernel=2.6.0
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test1
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test10
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test11
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test2
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test3
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test4
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test5
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test6
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test7
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test8
Linux Kernel=2.6.0-test9
Linux Kernel=2.6.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.1-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.1-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.6-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.7
Linux Kernel=2.6.7-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.8
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.8-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.9-2.6.20
Linux Kernel=2.6.10
Linux Kernel=2.6.10-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.11
Linux Kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6_test9_cvs

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1263?

    CVE-2005-1263 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1263?

    To fix CVE-2005-1263, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions later than 2.6.12.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2005-1263?

    CVE-2005-1263 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.2.0 up to 2.6.12-rc4.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2005-1263?

    Local users on affected Linux systems are impacted by CVE-2005-1263 due to the ability to execute arbitrary code.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2005-1263?

    CVE-2005-1263 is caused by issues in the elf_core_dump function of the Linux kernel, specifically involving a negative length argument.

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