CVE-2003-0961: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 7.2. EPSS: 3.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: up to and including 2.4.22

Published 2003-12-15. Last modified 2026-06-16.