CVE-2003-0501
The /proc filesystem in Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information by opening various entries in /proc/self before executing a
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- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- 1 on Exploit-DB
Summary
The /proc filesystem in Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information by opening various entries in /proc/self before executing a setuid program, which causes the program to fail to change the ownership and permissions of those entries.
Timeline
- Public exploit on Exploit-DB
EDB-22813
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported