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CVE-2004-1235

Race condition in the (1) load_elf_library and (2) binfmt_aout function calls for uselib in Linux kernel 2.4 through 2.4

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.

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.2 EPSS 0.00084
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  • Public exploit or PoC is available
Sigma rules8 YARA rules0
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Affected Products & Versions

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avaya mn100all versions
avaya network routingall versions
avaya converged communications serverall versions
avaya s8710all versions
avaya modular messaging message storage serverall versions
linux kernelall versions
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Public Exploits & PoCs

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localLinux Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (3)verified
localLinux Kernel 2.4 - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (2)verified
localLinux Kernel 2.4.29-rc2 - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (1)verified
pocwww.securityfocus.com · 12190www.securityfocus.com
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Sigma Hunt Rules

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Exact rules name this CVE ID. Product rules name an affected product in their title. Related rules cover techniques used by actors who exploited this CVE. Showing the most relevant matches; the complete related set is on the full drill-down.
productcriticalLinux Reverse Shell Indicator
producthighCommunication To LocaltoNet Tunneling Service Initiated - Linux
producthighPotentially Suspicious Malware Callback Communication - Linux
producthighLinux Crypto Mining Pool Connections
producthighCommunication To Ngrok Tunneling Service - Linux
producthighLinux Crypto Mining Indicators
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Scoring & Timeline

6.2
MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published to NVD14 Apr 2005 · 04:00 AM
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Vendor Advisories

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rhsaRHSA-2005:016Low
rhsaRHSA-2005:017Low
rhsaRHSA-2005:043Low
rhsaRHSA-2005:092Important
usnUSN-57-1
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0021-uselib.txt
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110512575901427&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
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