CVE-2003-1040
Lowkmod 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.
CVSS 2.0 score
2.1
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2003-1040 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.