CVE-2003-0787
CVE-2003-0787 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: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The PAM conversation function in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1 interprets an array of structures as an array of pointers, which allows attackers to modify the stack and possibly gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0787?
- The PAM conversation function in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1 interprets an array of structures as an array of pointers, which allows attackers to modify the stack and possibly gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0787?
- CVE-2003-0787 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0787 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0787?
- CVE-2003-0787 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0787?
- 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-2003-0787 published?
- CVE-2003-0787 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209807
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/sshpam.adv
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338617
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8677
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.7.1p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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