CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0248

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mxcsr code in Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to modify CPU state registers via a malformed address.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain control over the CPU state, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The mxcsr code in Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to modify CPU state registers via a malformed address.

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