Low
CVSS 2.1
Overview
Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by opening 10 setuid binaries.
CVE-2002-1963
Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 file...
Risk analysis
This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.
- CVSS: 2.1 (LOW)
- Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)
Recommended actions:
- Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
- Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.