CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1161

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The exit.c file in Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS was modified to contain a backdoor, allowing local users to elevate their privileges by passing __WCLONE|__WALL to the sys_wait4 function.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk as local users can gain unauthorized access to elevated privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for potential abuses.

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Original NVD description (English source)

exit.c in Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS, as stored on kernel.bkbits.net, was modified to contain a backdoor, which could allow local users to elevate their privileges by passing __WCLONE|__WALL to the sys_wait4 function.

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