CVE-2003-0856

CVE-2003-0856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stephen Hemminger Iproute with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

iproute 2.4.7 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0856?
iproute 2.4.7 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.
How severe is CVE-2003-0856?
CVE-2003-0856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0856 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0856?
CVE-2003-0856 affects Stephen Hemminger Iproute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0856?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0856 published?
CVE-2003-0856 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)