CVE-2003-0127: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0127: The kernel module loader in Linux kernel 2.2.x before 2.2.25, and 2.4.x before 2.4.21, allows local users t...

The kernel module loader in Linux kernel 2.2.x before 2.2.25, and 2.4.x before 2.4.21, allows local users to gain root privileges by using ptrace to attach to a child process that is spawned by the kernel.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0127 is a local privilege escalation in old Linux kernels. A user who can already run code on an affected system may be able to become root through a flaw in kernel module loading behavior. This is mainly a legacy-system risk, but impact is serious where these kernels still exist. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Linux 2.2 and 2.4 systems, old distributions, embedded appliances, or unmaintained virtual machines. Modern supported Linux distributions should not be affected if they use vendor-supported kernels. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Linux remains in production. It is not a broad modern-Linux emergency, but affected systems present direct root-compromise risk after any local foothold. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected kernels to vendor-fixed releases or later supported kernels.; Verify Linux 2.2.x systems are at least 2.2.25.; Verify Linux 2.4.x systems are at least 2.4.21..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 00:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 18, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:254CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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