VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2003-0465
The kernel strncpy function in Linux 2.4 and 2.5 does not %NUL pad the buffer on architectures other than x86, as opposed to the expected behavior of strncpy as implemented in libc, which could lead to information leaks.
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 1.86%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.86%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The kernel strncpy function in Linux 2.4 and 2.5 does not %NUL pad the buffer on architectures other than x86, as opposed to the expected behavior of strncpy as implemented in libc, which could lead to information leaks.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.86% probability · 78th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- linux/linux kernel
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=105796021120436&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=105796415223490&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-188.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10285
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=105796021120436&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=105796415223490&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-188.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10285
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.