SB2005011001 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

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SB2005011001 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: January 10, 2005 Updated: July 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005011001
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1074)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The binfmt functionality in the Linux kernel, when 'memory overcommit' is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via a malformed a.out binary.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References