CVE-2003-0643: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jul 25, 2003
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the Linux Socket Filter implementation (filter.c) in Linux 2.4.3-pre3 to 2.4.22-pre10 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Affected Software

39 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.22-pre10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.21-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.3-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.4

Event History

Jul 25, 2003
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 15, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0643?

CVE-2003-0643 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

What versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2003-0643?

CVE-2003-0643 affects Linux Kernel versions from 2.4.3-pre3 to 2.4.22-pre10.

3

How do I fix CVE-2003-0643?

To fix CVE-2003-0643, update the Linux Kernel to a version later than 2.4.22-pre10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0643?

CVE-2003-0643 is an integer signedness error vulnerability in the Linux Socket Filter implementation.

5

Can CVE-2003-0643 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0643 can be exploited remotely by attackers to create a denial of service condition.

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