CVE-2003-0194
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tcpdump does not properly drop privileges to the pcap user when starting up.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tcpdump does not properly drop privileges to the pcap user when starting up.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.4-39 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.6.2-9 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.6.2-12 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.6.3-3 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.7.2-1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 9.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0194?
tcpdump does not properly drop privileges to the pcap user when starting up.
How severe is CVE-2003-0194?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0194?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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