HIGH
CVE-2004-1072
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1072 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Red Hat4 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopfedora corelinux advanced workstation
SUSE1 product(s)
suse linux
trustix1 product(s)
secure linux
turbolinux1 product(s)
turbolinux server
Source: NVD CPE · 59 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (40)
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-537.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-1072
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1072 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.