CVE-2003-1161

Public Exploit

Description

exit.c in Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS, as stored on kernel.bkbits.net, was modified to contain a backdoor, which could allow local users to elevate their privileges by passing __WCLONE|__WALL to the sys_wait4 function.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0621.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8987	vdb entry
http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0630.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0627.html	mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1161?: CVE-2003-1161 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1161?: To fix CVE-2003-1161, 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-2003-1161 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1161 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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