How severe is CVE-2003-0734?

CVE-2003-0734 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0734?

CVE-2003-0734 affects Padl Software Pam Ldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0734?

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

When was CVE-2003-0734 published?

CVE-2003-0734 was published on 2003-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0734

CVE-2003-0734 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Padl Software Pam Ldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Padl Software Pam Ldap
Published: 2003-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the pam_filter mechanism in pam_ldap before version 162, when LDAP based authentication is being used, allows users to bypass host-based access restrictions and log onto the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0734?: Unknown vulnerability in the pam_filter mechanism in pam_ldap before version 162, when LDAP based authentication is being used, allows users to bypass host-based access restrictions and log onto the system.
How severe is CVE-2003-0734?: CVE-2003-0734 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0734?: CVE-2003-0734 affects Padl Software Pam Ldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0734?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0734 published?: CVE-2003-0734 was published on 2003-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:088

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:padl_software:pam_ldap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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