CVE-2004-1074

CVE-2004-1074 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1074?
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.
How severe is CVE-2004-1074?
CVE-2004-1074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1074 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1074?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1074 published?
CVE-2004-1074 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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