CVE-2004-1074 | Linux Kernel up to 2.6 Binary a.out denial of service (EDB-24777 / Nessus ID 20655)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Binary Handler. The manipulation as part of a.out leads to denial of service.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1074. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.