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CVE-2003-0961

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 3.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2003-12-15 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2003-0961
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
3.32%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.