Vulnerability Description
The ioperm system call in Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier does not properly restrict privileges, which allows local users to gain read or write access to certain I/O ports.
CVSS Score
3.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0076.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301461726555&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-311PatchVendor Advisory
- 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-442
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:066
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:074
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-147.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-172.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-41.txt
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0076.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301461726555&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0246?
CVE-2003-0246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The ioperm system call in Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier does not properly restrict privileges, which allows local users to gain read or write access to certain I/O ports.
How severe is CVE-2003-0246?
CVE-2003-0246 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.