How severe is CVE-2003-1422?

CVE-2003-1422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-1422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1422?

CVE-2003-1422 affects Gentoo Syslinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1422?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1422 published?

CVE-2003-1422 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1422

CVE-2003-1422 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Syslinux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Gentoo Syslinux
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the installer for SYSLINUX 2.01, when running setuid root, allow local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1422?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the installer for SYSLINUX 2.01, when running setuid root, allow local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2003-1422?: CVE-2003-1422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1422?: CVE-2003-1422 affects Gentoo Syslinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1422 published?: CVE-2003-1422 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:syslinux:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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