CVE-2003-0388

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

pam_wheel in Linux-PAM 0.78, with the trust option enabled and the use_uid option disabled, allows local users to spoof log entries and gain privileges by causing getlogin() to return a spoofed user name.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 35.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 24, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105577915506761&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/advisory/06.16.03.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-304.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105577915506761&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/advisory/06.16.03.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-304.html

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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-22781✓ verified
First seen Jun 16, 2003
Linux PAM 0.77 - Pam_Wheel Module 'getlogin() Username' Spoofing Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0388?

CVE-2003-0388 is a none vulnerability published on July 24, 2003. pamwheel in Linux-PAM 0.78, with the trust option enabled and the useuid option disabled, allows local users to spoof log entries and gain privileges by causing getlogin() to return a spoofed user name.

When was CVE-2003-0388 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0388 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 24, 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-2003-0388 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0388 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 35.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0388?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0388, 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-2003-0388

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