CVE-2003-0018

Published Feb 19, 2003 linux

Overview

CVE-2003-0018 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 19, 2003.

Technical Description

Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/cset%403e2f193drGJDBg9SG6JwaDQwCBnAMQ Ref www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-358 Ref www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/11249.php Ref www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:014 Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-025.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/6763 Ref linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.4/cset%403e2f193drGJDBg9SG6JwaDQwCBnAMQ Ref www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-358 Ref www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0018?

CVE-2003-0018 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on February 19, 2003.

How severe is CVE-2003-0018?

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