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CVE-2004-1072

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, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminat…

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, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminated, which could cause strings longer than PATH_MAX to be used, leading to buffer overflows that allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly 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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