How severe is CVE-2003-0704?

CVE-2003-0704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0704?

CVE-2003-0704 affects Kismac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0704?

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-2003-0704 published?

CVE-2003-0704 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0704

CVE-2003-0704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kismac 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: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kismac
Published: 2003-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

KisMAC before 0.05d trusts user-supplied variables when chown'ing files or directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via the $DRIVER_KEXT environment variable in (1) viha_driver.sh, (2) macjack_load.sh, (3) airojack_load.sh, (4) setuid_enable.sh, (5) setuid_disable.sh, and using a "similar technique" for (6) viha_prep.sh and (7) viha_unprep.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0704?: KisMAC before 0.05d trusts user-supplied variables when chown'ing files or directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via the $DRIVER_KEXT environment variable in (1) viha_driver.sh, (2) macjack_load.sh, (3) airojack_load.sh, (4) setuid_enable.sh, (5) setuid_disable.sh, and using a "similar technique" for (6) viha_prep.sh and (7) viha_unprep.sh.
How severe is CVE-2003-0704?: CVE-2003-0704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0704?: CVE-2003-0704 affects Kismac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0704?: 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-2003-0704 published?: CVE-2003-0704 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kismac:kismac:0.05d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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