Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2003-0127

The kernel module loader in Linux kernel 2.2.x before 2.2.25, and 2.4.x before 2.4.21, allows local users to gain root privileges by using ptrace to attach to a child process that is spawned by the kernel.

EPSS: 0.016 (73.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0127?
CVE-2003-0127 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel. Published 2003-03-31.
Is CVE-2003-0127 known to be exploited?
46 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.