How severe is CVE-2003-0682?

CVE-2003-0682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0682?

CVE-2003-0682 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0682?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0682 published?

CVE-2003-0682 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0682

CVE-2003-0682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2003-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

"Memory bugs" in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and earlier, with unknown impact, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2003-0693 and CVE-2003-0695.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0682?: "Memory bugs" in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and earlier, with unknown impact, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2003-0693 and CVE-2003-0695.
How severe is CVE-2003-0682?: CVE-2003-0682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0682?: CVE-2003-0682 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0682?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0682 published?: CVE-2003-0682 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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