CVE-2004-1235

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 24.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 14, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (50)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
cve@mitrehttp://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0021-uselib.txt
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110512575901427&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.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_01_sr.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-016.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-017.html

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-895✓ verified
First seen Mar 22, 2005
Linux Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (3)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-778✓ verified
First seen Jan 27, 2005
Linux Kernel 2.4 - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (2)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-744✓ verified
First seen Jan 7, 2005
Linux Kernel 2.4.29-rc2 - 'uselib()' Local Privilege Escalation (1)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1235?

CVE-2004-1235 is a none vulnerability published on April 14, 2005. Race condition in the (1) loadelflibrary 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.

When was CVE-2004-1235 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1235 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 14, 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-2004-1235 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1235 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 24.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1235?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1235, 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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