CVE-2003-0686

CVE-2003-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dave Airlie Pam Smb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in PAM SMB module (pam_smb) 1.1.6 and earlier, when authenticating to a remote service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0686?
Buffer overflow in PAM SMB module (pam_smb) 1.1.6 and earlier, when authenticating to a remote service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0686?
CVE-2003-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0686 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0686?
CVE-2003-0686 primarily affects Dave Airlie Pam Smb. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0686?
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-2003-0686 published?
CVE-2003-0686 was published on 2003-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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