CVE-2003-0462
UnknownEPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and used in fs/proc/base.c on Linux 2.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and used in fs/proc/base.c on Linux 2.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.3 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.5 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.6 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.8 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.9 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.10 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.11 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.12 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.13 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.14 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.15 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.17 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.20 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.21 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 8.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-238.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-238.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0462?
A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and used in fs/proc/base.c on Linux 2.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
How severe is CVE-2003-0462?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0462?
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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