CVE-2003-0262

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 65.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 27, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-299
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7505
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11945
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-299
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7505
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11945

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22567✓ verified
First seen May 6, 2003
Leksbot 1.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0262?

CVE-2003-0262 is a none vulnerability published on May 27, 2003. 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.

When was CVE-2003-0262 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0262 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 27, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0262 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0262 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 65.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0262?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0262, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0262

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