CVE-2003-0961
Linux Kernel do_brk Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2003, 5 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2025, 1:03 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel packages.
- Reboot the system if required.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2003-0961 has a 32 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2003-0961.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2003-0961 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2003-0961
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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C Shell Python Ruby Makefile HTML Linker Script Batchfile Perl
Browsable content of eqgrp-auction-file.tar.xz
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS JavaScript
Localroot-ALL-CVE~
localroot cheatsheet security kernel linux exploits cve linux-privilege-escalation cybersecurity infosec pentesting
C Shell Python Ruby Makefile HTML Perl Batchfile
A 2-in-1 toolset of https://github.com/x0rz/EQGRP_Lost_in_Translation and https://github.com/x0rz/EQGRP
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise TSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS
None
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise TSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS
Leaked NSA tools.
Shell Python Perl Logos Roff 1C Enterprise TSQL Standard ML RPC Makefile
None
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS
None
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS
NSA tool hacking
Shell Python Perl Roff 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML CSS
None
Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
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Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
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Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
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Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
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Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
Stuff leaked by the shadow brokers
Shell Python Perl Roff Objective-J 1C Enterprise PLSQL Standard ML Makefile HTML
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2003-0961 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2003-0961 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 20, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000796 Added Reference http://isec.pl/papers/linux_kernel_do_brk.pdf Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064798706473&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064830206816&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107394143105081&w=2 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/10328 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/10329 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/10330 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/10333 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/10338 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-403 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-417 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-433 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-439 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-440 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-442 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-450 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-470 Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-475 Added Reference http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/301156 Added Reference http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:110 Added Reference http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_049_kernel.html Added Reference http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-368.html Added Reference http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-389.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=107394143105081&w=2 Removed Reference http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=107064830206816&w=2 Removed Reference http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=107064798706473&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107394143105081&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064830206816&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064798706473&w=2 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 01, 2004
Action Type Old Value New Value
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.2
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
1.30 }} -0.12%
score
0.78608
percentile