CVE-2003-0018

security flaw

Published Sep 1, 2004 CVSS 2.0 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2003-0018 Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 1:36 AM
Reserved
Jan 7, 2003, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 19, 2003, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:01 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 4, 2003, 12:00 AM