CVE-2004-0138: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0138: The ELF loader in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.25 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) vi...

The ELF loader in Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.25 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ELF file with an interpreter with an invalid arch (architecture), which triggers a BUG() when an invalid VMA is unmapped.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A flaw in the Linux 2.4 ELF loader can let a local user crash the system with a malformed executable. This is not described as remote code execution. Business impact is availability loss on very old Linux 2.4 systems that still allow untrusted local code execution. Exposure is likely limited to legacy hosts running Linux kernel 2.4 versions before 2.4.25, including affected vendor kernels referenced by Debian and Red Hat advisories. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain obsolete 2.4 kernels. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize if old Linux 2.4 systems support critical services or shared user access. It should not displace actively exploited remote vulnerabilities on modern assets, but unsupported kernels warrant remediation or decommissioning. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Linux 2.4 kernels before 2.4.25.; Apply vendor kernel updates referenced by Debian or Red Hat advisories.; If patching is impossible, restrict untrusted local shell or code execution..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 31, 2006, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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linux-kernel-elfloader-dos(43124)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10123CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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