CVE-2004-1235

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-04-14 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-04-14 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:07 UTC

Exploit probability

2.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Avaya mn100
• Avaya Network Routing
• Avaya Converged Communications Server 2.0
• Avaya s8710 r2.0.0
• Avaya s8710 r2.0.1
• Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server 1.1
• Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server 2.0
• Linux Kernel 2.4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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