MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2003-0859

The getifaddrs function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.

Vulnerability Description

The getifaddrs function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc2.3.2
GnuZebra0.91a
QuaggaQuagga Routing Software Suite0.96.2
SgiPropack2.2.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation2.1
IntelIa64All versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0859?

CVE-2003-0859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The getifaddrs function in GNU libc (glibc) 2.2.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.

How severe is CVE-2003-0859?

CVE-2003-0859 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0859?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc, Gnu Zebra, Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite, Sgi Propack, Redhat Enterprise Linux.