CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0019

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The uml_net tool in the kernel-utils package for Red Hat Linux 8.0 has incorrect setuid root privileges, allowing local users to modify network interfaces, such as changing ARP entries or placing interfaces into promiscuous mode.

Risk Assessment

Local users can gain unauthorized access to network configuration, potentially leading to serious security breaches and attacks on network infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the kernel-utils package to the latest version to remove the incorrect setuid privileges and restrict access to network tools.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

uml_net in the kernel-utils package for Red Hat Linux 8.0 has incorrect setuid root privileges, which allows local users to modify network interfaces, e.g. by modifying ARP entries or placing interfaces into promiscuous mode.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS