CVE-2003-0462: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0462: A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and us...

A race condition in the way env_start and env_end pointers are initialized in the execve system call and used in fs/proc/base.c on Linux 2.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0462 is an old Linux 2.4 kernel flaw that can let a local user crash the system. The business risk is service interruption on legacy hosts, especially shared systems where non-admin users can run processes. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux 2.4 systems, including historical Red Hat and Debian distributions covered by the cited advisories. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Treat this as a legacy-system availability risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but any remaining Linux 2.4 system should be patched, isolated, or retired because vendor support is historical. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Linux 2.4 systems or inherited appliances using Linux 2.4 kernels.; Review the cited Red Hat and Debian advisories for applicable kernel updates.; Apply vendor-provided kernel fixes where the advisory matches your platform..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 25, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:309CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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