CVE-2004-1071: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1071: 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 pr...

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 handle a failed call to the mmap function, which causes an incorrect mapped image and may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-1071 is a Linux kernel bug in the ELF program loader. On affected old 2.4 and 2.6 kernels, a local user may be able to make the system map a program incorrectly and execute arbitrary code. This is not a remote internet-facing bug based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linux systems, appliances, embedded devices, or unmaintained servers still running affected 2.4.x or early 2.6.x kernels. Modern supported Linux distributions are unlikely to run these versions, but old vendor images should be checked. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is high impact if affected systems still allow local users or shared accounts, but the likely enterprise exposure in 2026 is limited to old servers, appliances, and embedded products. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts and identify kernel versions.; Prioritize systems running 2.4.x through 2.4.27 or 2.6.x through 2.6.8.; Apply vendor kernel updates from the referenced distribution advisories..

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
linux-elf-setuid-gain-privileges(18025)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9917CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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