How severe is CVE-2003-0019?

CVE-2003-0019 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0019?

CVE-2003-0019 affects Redhat Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0019 published?

CVE-2003-0019 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0019

CVE-2003-0019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Linux
Published: 2003-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0019?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0019?: CVE-2003-0019 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0019?: CVE-2003-0019 affects Redhat Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0019 published?: CVE-2003-0019 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:8.0:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*

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