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CVE-2003-0335: rc.M in Slackware 9.0 calls quotacheck with the -M option, which causes the filesystem to be remounted and...

rc.M in Slackware 9.0 calls quotacheck with the -M option, which causes the filesystem to be remounted and possibly reset security-relevant mount flags such as nosuid, nodev, and noexec.

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Slackware 9.0 startup logic could weaken filesystem protections when running quotacheck. The issue is not a remote break-in by itself; it may reset mount flags such as nosuid, nodev, and noexec, reducing local hardening that administrators expected to remain enforced. Exposure appears limited to Slackware 9.0 systems using the affected rc.M behavior, especially hosts relying on nosuid, nodev, or noexec mount options. The provided CVE metadata does not identify other vendors, products, or versions. Prioritize only if legacy Slackware 9.0 remains in use. For most modern environments this is a legacy configuration risk, but affected hosts may silently lose important local hardening controls. Mitigation focus: Review the Slackware security advisory SSA:2003-141-06.; Apply the vendor quotacheck security fix for rc.M where applicable.; Check current vendor guidance for legacy Slackware 9.0 systems..

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