Vulnerability Description
tcpdump does not properly drop privileges to the pcap user when starting up.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.4-39 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.1 |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-151.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-174.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-151.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-174.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0194?
CVE-2003-0194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). tcpdump does not properly drop privileges to the pcap user when starting up.
How severe is CVE-2003-0194?
CVE-2003-0194 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0194?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Tcpdump, Redhat Linux.