CVE-2003-0465 Information disclosure in n/a
A kernel bug in Linux on non-x86 architectures fails to null-pad buffers, potentially allowing local attackers to read sensitive memory contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0465?
CVE-2003-0465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 15 Jul 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel strncpy function in Linux 2.4 and 2.5 does not %NUL pad the buffer on architectures other than x86, as opposed to the expected behavior of strncpy as implemented in libc, which could lead to information leaks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0465?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2003-0465 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0465 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9rqv-ch6p-mx45.