CVE-2003-0961

security flaw

Published Dec 2, 2003 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2003-0951 Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 2:12 AM
Reserved
Nov 26, 2003, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 15, 2003, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:03 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 1, 2003, 12:00 AM