CVE-2007-0003

CVE-2007-0003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andrew Morgan Linux Pam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

pam_unix.so in Linux-PAM 0.99.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to log into accounts whose password hash, as stored in /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow, has only two characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0003?
pam_unix.so in Linux-PAM 0.99.7.0 allows context-dependent attackers to log into accounts whose password hash, as stored in /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow, has only two characters.
How severe is CVE-2007-0003?
CVE-2007-0003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0003 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0003?
CVE-2007-0003 affects Andrew Morgan Linux Pam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0003?
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-2007-0003 published?
CVE-2007-0003 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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