High
CVSS 7.2
Overview
Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.
CVE-2003-0961
Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel ...
Risk analysis
This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.
- CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
- Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)
Recommended actions:
- Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
- Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.