CVE-2003-0787 json
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 attacker…
published 2003-09-25 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0778
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- openssh Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1:3.7.1p2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0787
Exploit prediction
1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
- openssh.com /txt/sshpam.adv
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securityfocus.com
/bid/8677
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/209807
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/338617
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/338616
mailing-list
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0787
- NVD CVE-2003-0787
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.