CVE-2003-0787

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.81% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.openssh.com/txt/sshpam.adv
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8677	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209807	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338617	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338616	mailing list
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0787?: CVE-2003-0787 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0787?: To fix CVE-2003-0787, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0787 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0787 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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