CVE-2003-1040
CVE-2003-1040 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
kmod in the Linux kernel does not set its uid, suid, gid, or sgid to 0, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending certain signals to kmod.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1040?
- kmod in the Linux kernel does not set its uid, suid, gid, or sgid to 0, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending certain signals to kmod.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1040?
- CVE-2003-1040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1040?
- CVE-2003-1040 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-1040 published?
- CVE-2003-1040 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040204-01-U.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000820
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/diffs/kernel/kmod.c%401.6?nav=index.html%7Csrc/%7Csrc/kernel%7Chist/kernel/kmod.c
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_049_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-065.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-069.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-106.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-188.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15577
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9423
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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