ID:10197 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-1074

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10197 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-1074

ID:10197 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-1074

Published: July 11, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94176
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1074
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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.