CVE-2003-0019 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit incorrect setuid privileges in uml_net to modify network interfaces and escalate privileges on Red Hat Linux systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0019?
CVE-2003-0019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
uml_net in the kernel-utils package for Red Hat Linux 8.0 has incorrect setuid root privileges, which allows local users to modify network interfaces, e.g. by modifying ARP entries or placing interfaces into promiscuous mode.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0019?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0019?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0019 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0019 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j663-gv7p-7947.