CVE-2005-1263 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a buffer overflow in the Linux kernel ELF core dump handler caused by an integer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-1263?
CVE-2005-1263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 11 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The elf_core_dump function in binfmt_elf.c for Linux kernel 2.x.x to 2.2.27-rc2, 2.4.x to 2.4.31-pre1, and 2.6.x to 2.6.12-rc4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an ELF binary that, in certain conditions involving the create_elf_tables function, causes a negative length argument to pass a signed integer comparison, leading to a buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1263?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1263?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2005-1263 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1263 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr5h-gxvq-3v3w.