CVE-2003-0462: Race Condition
First published: Fri Jul 25 2003(Updated: )
A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and used in fs/proc/base.c on Linux 2.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | =8.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.15 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.11 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =8.2 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.12 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.13 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.17 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.21 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.10 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.14 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.20 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.9 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =8.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.19 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.8 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.18 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.0 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.16 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.4.4 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-238.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-198.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-358
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-239.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A309
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0462?
CVE-2003-0462 has a severity rating of medium as it causes a denial of service leading to system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0462?
To fix CVE-2003-0462, update your Linux kernel to a version higher than 2.4.21 or apply the relevant patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0462?
Local users running affected versions of the Linux kernel prior to 2.4.21 or certain Mandrake Linux distributions are impacted by CVE-2003-0462.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2003-0462?
CVE-2003-0462 primarily affects the Linux kernel versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.21, along with specific Mandrake distributions.
Can CVE-2003-0462 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-0462 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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