CVE-2003-1040

Low

kmod in the Linux kernel does not set its uid, suid, gid, or sgid to 0, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending certain signals to kmod.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2004-04-15
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2003-1040?

    CVE-2003-1040 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2003-1040 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2003-1040?

    CVE-2003-1040 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-1040?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2003-1040. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2003-1040 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2003-1040 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.