CVE-2004-1070: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1070: The load_elf_binary function in the binfmt_elf loader (binfmt_elf.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, an...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Linux kernel local privilege-escalation flaw. A user already able to run code on an affected machine may abuse ELF program loading around setuid programs to gain higher privileges. It matters mainly for old, unpatched Linux 2.4 and early 2.6 systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux hosts running 2.4.x up to 2.4.27 or 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, especially multi-user systems, shared hosting, appliances, or embedded systems that retained old vendor kernels. Treat this as urgent only where legacy affected kernels still exist. It is not a remote entry point, but on multi-user or shared systems it can turn a limited account into full system compromise. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update for affected legacy distributions.; Upgrade or retire unsupported Linux 2.4 and early 2.6 systems.; Restrict untrusted local shell access until affected hosts are remediated..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 1, 2004, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FLSA:2336CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9450CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
linux-elf-setuid-gain-privileges(18025)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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