SB2005011007 - Unchecked return value in Linux kernel

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SB2005011007 - Unchecked return value in Linux kernel

Published: January 10, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005011007
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Unchecked return value (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1070)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References