CVE-2003-0551
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which...
CVE-2003-0551 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Redhat Linux, published July 25, 2003. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.28%, the 83rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.28%EPSS, 83rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
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
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Record
CVE-2003-0551- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Record
CVE-2003-0551- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0545No score
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0545- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-m7mj-crmr-p92xNo score
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which...
The STP protocol implementation in Linux 2.4.x does not properly verify certain lengths, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Record
GHSA-m7mj-crmr-p92x- 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.
References
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-238.html
debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A384
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0551
github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7mj-crmr-p92x