CVE-2004-1074

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The binfmt functionality in the Linux kernel, when "memory overcommit" is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via a malformed a.out binary.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 56.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (34)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110322596918807&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=110021173607372&w=2
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.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11754
cve@mitrehttp://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0001/
cve@mitrehttps://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336

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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-24777✓ verified
First seen Nov 25, 2004
Linux Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x - Local Denial of Service / Memory Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1074?

CVE-2004-1074 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. The binfmt functionality in the Linux kernel, when "memory overcommit" is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via a malformed a.out binary.

When was CVE-2004-1074 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1074 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-2004-1074 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1074 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1074?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1074, 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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CVE-2004-1074

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