MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2004-1235
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 14, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1235 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1235. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
avaya9 product(s)
mn100network routingconverged communications servers8710modular messaging message storage serverintuity audixs8300s8500s8700
conectiva1 product(s)
linux
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
mandrakesoft3 product(s)
mandrake linuxmandrake linux corporate servermandrake multi network firewall
Red Hat4 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopfedora corelinux
SUSE1 product(s)
suse linux
Ubuntu1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Source: NVD CPE · 82 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-1235
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected7 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 14, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1235 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.