CVE-2003-0550

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The STP protocol, as enabled in Linux 2.4.x, does not provide sufficient security by design, which allows attackers to modify the bridge topology.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 27, 2003
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2003-0550: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix