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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0699

First published: Fri Aug 22 2003(Updated: )

The C-Media PCI sound driver in Linux before 2.4.21 does not use the get_user function to access userspace, which crosses security boundaries and may facilitate the exploitation of vulnerabilities, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0700.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0699?

    CVE-2003-0699 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to userspace memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0699?

    To fix CVE-2003-0699, you should upgrade to a kernel version that is 2.4.21 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2003-0699?

    CVE-2003-0699 affects systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0699?

    CVE-2003-0699 is classified as a security boundary violation vulnerability in the C-Media PCI sound driver.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0699?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2003-0699, so it is recommended to apply the necessary updates.

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