CVE-2003-0262: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0262: leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain roo...

leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting unknown vulnerabilities related to the escalated privileges, which KATAXWR is not designed to have.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Debian leksbot packaging issue. Version 1.2.3 installed the KATAXWR program with root privileges even though it was not designed for that. A local user on an affected system could potentially gain root control. Exposure appears limited to legacy Debian systems with leksbot 1.2.3 installed and local user access. The bundle does not identify other vendors, products, or versions. Treat as important for legacy system risk. It is not internet-facing based on the bundle, but root escalation can turn any local foothold into full host compromise. Mitigation focus: Review Debian DSA-299 for the official remediation path.; Inventory Debian hosts for legacy leksbot installations.; Remove leksbot where it is not required..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 11:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 8, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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kataxwr-gain-privileges(11945)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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