CVE-2004-1073

Linux kernel <2.6.8 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-1073. PoCs published by Paul Starzetz.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's binfmt_elf module (CVE-2004-1073) to dump memory contents by crafting a malicious ELF executable. The PoC uses inline assembly to manipulate memory protections and trigger a core dump, exposing sensitive data.

Description

The open_exec function in the execve functionality (exec.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, allows local users to read non-readable ELF binaries by using the interpreter (PT_INTERP) functionality.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Paul Starzetz · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/624

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's binfmt_elf module (CVE-2004-1073) to dump memory contents by crafting a malicious ELF executable. The PoC uses inline assembly to manipulate memory protections and trigger a core dump, exposing sensitive data.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel (versions affected by CVE-2004-1073)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Ability to execute binaries
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (21)

Core 21
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0190.html
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0191.html
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18684
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_mandrake
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
Issue Tracking vendor-advisory x_refsource_fedora
https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18025
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-549.html
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11646
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-505.html
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-504.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry signature x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11503
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20338

Scores

EPSS 0.0081
EPSS Percentile 52.1%

Details

Status published
Products (22)
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.0 (13 CPE variants)
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.1
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.2
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.3
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.4
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.5
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.6
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.7
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.8
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.9
... and 12 more
Published Jan 10, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026