Vulnerability Description
kmod in the Linux kernel does not set its uid, suid, gid, or sgid to 0, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending certain signals to kmod.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040204-01-U.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000820
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/diffs/kernel/kmod.c%401.6?nav=index.html%
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_049_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-065.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-069.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-106.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-188.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15577
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040204-01-U.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000820
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/diffs/kernel/kmod.c%401.6?nav=index.html%
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_049_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-065.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1040?
CVE-2003-1040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). kmod in the Linux kernel does not set its uid, suid, gid, or sgid to 0, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending certain signals to kmod.
How severe is CVE-2003-1040?
CVE-2003-1040 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.