CVE-2003-0461

security flaw

Published Jul 25, 2003 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
/proc/tty/driver/serial in Linux 2.4.x reveals the exact number of characters used in serial links, which could allow local users to obtain potentially sensitive information such as the length of passwords.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2003-0455 /proc/tty/driver/serial in Linux 2.4.x reveals the exact number of characters used in serial links, which could allow local users to obtain potentially sensitive information such as the length of passwords.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 1:58 AM
Reserved
Jun 26, 2003, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 27, 2003, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:02 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 21, 2003, 12:00 AM