CVE-2003-0462: Race Condition
A race condition in the way envstart and envend 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).
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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.