CVE-2003-0786 json
The SSH1 PAM challenge response authentication in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1, when Privilege Separation is disabled, does not check the resu…
published 2003-09-25 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0777
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.6%
- EPSS 3.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The SSH1 PAM challenge response authentication in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1, when Privilege Separation is disabled, does not check the result of the authentication attempt, which can allow remote attackers to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
- openssh Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1:3.7.1p2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0786
Exploit prediction
3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
- openssh.com /txt/sshpam.adv
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securityfocus.com
/bid/8677
vdb-entry
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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
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/602204
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0786
- NVD CVE-2003-0786
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