CVE-2004-1073

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 56.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (42)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18684
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/20162
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/20163
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/20202
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/20338
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
cve@mitrehttp://www.isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0017-binfmt_elf.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-504.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-505.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-549.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-624✓ verified
First seen Nov 10, 2004
Linux Kernel 2.4.27/2.6.8 - 'binfmt_elf' Executable File Read
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1073?

CVE-2004-1073 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. The openexec 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 (PTINTERP) functionality.

When was CVE-2004-1073 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1073 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 10, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-1073 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1073 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1073?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1073, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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