CVE-2004-1073
The open_exec function in the execve functionality (exec.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27,...
2.1 LowPublic exploit
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.
Exploit likelihood
0.81%Down 2.4 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-1073- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-1073- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-1071 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2004-1071- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-g2v4-66wh-fj69 No score
The open_exec function in the execve functionality (exec.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27,...
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.
- Record
GHSA-g2v4-66wh-fj69- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-source-2.4.16Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 30 CVEs |
before 2.4.16-1woody2 | 2.4.16-1woody2 |
kernel-source-2.4.18Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 29 CVEs |
before 2.4.18-14.4, plus listed versions 2.4.18-14.3 |
2.4.18-14.4 |
kernel-image-sparc-2.4Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 30 CVEs |
before 26woody1, plus listed versions 26 |
26woody1 |
kernel-patch-2.4.19-mipsDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 30 CVEs |
before 2.4.19-0.020911.1.woody5, plus listed versions 2.4.19-0.020911.1.woody4 |
2.4.19-0.020911.1.woody5 |
kernel-source-2.4.19Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 30 CVEs |
before 2.4.19-4.woody3, plus listed versions 2.4.19-4.woody2 |
2.4.19-4.woody3 |
kernel-source-2.4.17Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 30 CVEs |
before 2.4.17-1woody4, plus listed versions 2.4.17-1woody3 |
2.4.17-1woody4 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 11 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL | 0:2.4.21-20.0.1.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-BOOTRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-hugemem-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-smp-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-sourceRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
kernel-unsupportedRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 14 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL | 0:2.4.21-27.0.4.EL |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 2.4.27/2.6.8 - 'binfmt_elf' Executable File Read | 2004-11-10 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2004-1073 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published December 1, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.81%, the 57th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
secunia.com/advisories/20163
debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0017-binfmt_elf.txt
bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2336
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18025
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0190.html
securityfocus.com/bid/11646
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11503
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1073
github.com/advisories/GHSA-g2v4-66wh-fj69
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:549
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=127258
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2004/rhsa-2004_549.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0138