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CVE-2003-0018

LOW · CVSS 3.6 EPSS 0.37%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2003-02-19 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2003-0018
Severity
LOW
CVSS
3.6
EPSS
0.37%
Linux

Original NVD 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.