CVE-2003-0046
CVE-2003-0046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Celestial Software Absolutetelnet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Celestial Software Absolutetelnet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AbsoluteTelnet SSH2 client does not clear logon credentials from memory, including plaintext passwords, which could allow attackers with access to memory to steal the SSH credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0046?
- AbsoluteTelnet SSH2 client does not clear logon credentials from memory, including plaintext passwords, which could allow attackers with access to memory to steal the SSH credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0046?
- CVE-2003-0046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0046 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0046?
- CVE-2003-0046 affects Celestial Software Absolutetelnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0046?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0046 published?
- CVE-2003-0046 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104386492422014&w=2
- http://www.celestialsoftware.net/telnet/beta_software.html
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/01.28.03.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/7686
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6725
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006013
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:celestial_software:absolutetelnet:2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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