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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 properly handle a failed call to the mmap function, wh…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux
Versions 2.1, 3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop
Version 3.0
RedhatFedora Core
Versions core_2.0, core_3.0
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation
Version 2.1
SuseSuse Linux
Versions 1.0, 8, 8.1, 8.2, 9.0, 9.1
TrustixSecure Linux
Versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2
TurbolinuxTurbolinux Server
Version 10.0

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