CVE-2003-0262 json
leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting unkno…
published 2003-05-08 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0257
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 57%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting unknown vulnerabilities related to the escalated privileges, which KATAXWR is not designed to have.
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2003/dsa-299 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-22567)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-22567 Leksbot 1.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities local, 2003-05-06
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
debian.org
/security/2003/dsa-299
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/7505
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11945
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0262
- NVD CVE-2003-0262
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