How severe is CVE-2003-1119?

CVE-2003-1119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1119?

CVE-2003-1119 primarily affects Ssh Secure Shell. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1119 published?

CVE-2003-1119 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1119

CVE-2003-1119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ssh Secure Shell with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ssh Secure Shell
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SSH Secure Shell before 3.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed BER/DER packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1119?: SSH Secure Shell before 3.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed BER/DER packets.
How severe is CVE-2003-1119?: CVE-2003-1119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1119?: CVE-2003-1119 primarily affects Ssh Secure Shell. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1119 published?: CVE-2003-1119 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:secure_shell:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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