CVE-2003-0018
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which...
CVE-2003-0018 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.6) in Linux Kernel, published February 19, 2003. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.37%, the 31st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 3.6 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.37%EPSS, 31st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-source-2.4.18Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 2.4.18-11 | 2.4.18-11 |
kernel-image-2.4.18-1-i386Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 2.4.18-9 | 2.4.18-9 |
kernel-image-2.4.18-i386bfDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 2.4.18-5woody2, plus listed versions 2.4.18-5 | 2.4.18-5woody2 |
kernel-image-2.4.18-1-alphaDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 2.4.18-8 | 2.4.18-8 |
kernel-image-2.4.17-ia64Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 12 CVEs | before kernel-image-2.4.17-ia64 | kernel-image-2.4.17-ia64 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
- Record
CVE-2003-0018- CVSS 2.0
- 3.6 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
- Record
CVE-2003-0018- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0018No score
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0018- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f89m-hrqp-rgf4No score
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which...
Linux kernel 2.4.10 through 2.4.21-pre4 does not properly handle the O_DIRECT feature, which allows local attackers with write privileges to read portions of previously deleted files, or cause file system corruption.
- Record
GHSA-f89m-hrqp-rgf4- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBELL-CVE-2003-0018
CVE-2003-0018 does not affect BellSoft software
- Record
BELL-CVE-2003-0018- CVSS 2.0
- 3.6 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.