How severe is CVE-2003-0700?

CVE-2003-0700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0700?

CVE-2003-0700 affects Redhat Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0700?

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-2003-0700 published?

CVE-2003-0700 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0700

CVE-2003-0700 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Kernel
Published: 2004-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The C-Media PCI sound driver in Linux before 2.4.22 does not use the get_user function to access userspace in certain conditions, which crosses security boundaries and may facilitate the exploitation of vulnerabilities, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0699.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0700?: The C-Media PCI sound driver in Linux before 2.4.22 does not use the get_user function to access userspace in certain conditions, which crosses security boundaries and may facilitate the exploitation of vulnerabilities, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0699.
How severe is CVE-2003-0700?: CVE-2003-0700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0700?: CVE-2003-0700 affects Redhat Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0700?: 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-2003-0700 published?: CVE-2003-0700 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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