SB2005041402 - Race condition in Linux kernel

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SB2005041402 - Race condition in Linux kernel

Published: April 14, 2005 Updated: August 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005041402
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1235)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Race condition in the (1) load_elf_library and (2) binfmt_aout function calls for uselib in Linux kernel 2.4 through 2.429-rc2 and 2.6 through 2.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the VMA descriptor.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References