CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1263

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The elf_core_dump function in binfmt_elf.c for Linux kernel 2.x.x to 2.2.27-rc2, 2.4.x to 2.4.31-pre1, and 2.6.x to 2.6.12-rc4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an ELF binary that, in certain conditions involving the create_elf_tables function, causes a negative length argument to pass a signed integer comparison, leading to a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code in the kernel, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update the Linux kernel to version 2.2.27-rc3, 2.4.31-pre2, 2.6.12-rc5, or later, where this vulnerability is fixed.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The elf_core_dump function in binfmt_elf.c for Linux kernel 2.x.x to 2.2.27-rc2, 2.4.x to 2.4.31-pre1, and 2.6.x to 2.6.12-rc4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an ELF binary that, in certain conditions involving the create_elf_tables function, causes a negative length argument to pass a signed integer comparison, leading to a buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS