CVE-2003-0695

CVE-2003-0695 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

Description

Multiple "buffer management errors" in OpenSSH before 3.7.1 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code using (1) buffer_init in buffer.c, (2) buffer_free in buffer.c, or (3) a separate function in channels.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0693.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0695?
Multiple "buffer management errors" in OpenSSH before 3.7.1 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code using (1) buffer_init in buffer.c, (2) buffer_free in buffer.c, or (3) a separate function in channels.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0693.
How severe is CVE-2003-0695?
CVE-2003-0695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0695 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0695?
CVE-2003-0695 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0695?
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-2003-0695 published?
CVE-2003-0695 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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