CVE-2003-0019

Description

uml_net in the kernel-utils package for Red Hat Linux 8.0 has incorrect setuid root privileges, which allows local users to modify network interfaces, e.g. by modifying ARP entries or placing interfaces into promiscuous mode.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.21%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11276.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/134025	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-044.shtml	third party advisory government resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-056.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6801	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0019?: CVE-2003-0019 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0019?: To fix CVE-2003-0019, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0019 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0019 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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