How severe is CVE-2003-0388?

CVE-2003-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0388 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-2003-0388?

CVE-2003-0388 affects Andrew Morgan Linux Pam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0388?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0388 published?

CVE-2003-0388 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0388

CVE-2003-0388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrew Morgan Linux Pam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Andrew Morgan Linux Pam
Published: 2003-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pam_wheel in Linux-PAM 0.78, with the trust option enabled and the use_uid option disabled, allows local users to spoof log entries and gain privileges by causing getlogin() to return a spoofed user name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0388?: pam_wheel in Linux-PAM 0.78, with the trust option enabled and the use_uid option disabled, allows local users to spoof log entries and gain privileges by causing getlogin() to return a spoofed user name.
How severe is CVE-2003-0388?: CVE-2003-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0388 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-2003-0388?: CVE-2003-0388 affects Andrew Morgan Linux Pam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0388?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0388 published?: CVE-2003-0388 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:andrew_morgan:linux_pam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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