CVE-2003-1161

CVE-2003-1161 describes a backdoor introduced into the exit.c file of Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS, specifically as found on kernel.bkbits.net. This vulnerability allows local users to escalate privileges by manipulating the sys_wait4 function with specific flags. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this is a high-severity vulnerability, indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The EPSS score is very low, suggesting minimal exploitability in the wild. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also non-existent, indicating a lack of widespread attention or exploitation.