Vulnerability Description
The kernel module loader in Linux kernel 2.2.x before 2.2.25, and 2.4.x before 2.4.21, allows local users to gain root privileges by using ptrace to attach to a child process that is spawned by the kernel.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.2.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-020.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0134.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301461726555&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-088.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-098.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200303-17.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-270
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-276
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-311
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-312
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-332
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-336
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-495
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/628849Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0127?
CVE-2003-0127 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kernel module loader in Linux kernel 2.2.x before 2.2.25, and 2.4.x before 2.4.21, allows local users to gain root privileges by using ptrace to attach to a child process that is spawned by the ke...
How severe is CVE-2003-0127?
CVE-2003-0127 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0127?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.