CVE-2003-0787
OpenSSH PAM Stack Clash Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 17, 2003, 5 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2025, 1:03 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade OpenSSH to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
- Upgrade SunSSH to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
- If upgrading is not possible, disable PAM support in sshd_config.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2003-0787 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2003-0787
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 20, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html Added Reference http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209807 Added Reference http://www.openssh.com/txt/sshpam.adv Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338616 Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338617 Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8677 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 01, 2004
Action Type Old Value New Value
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.47 }} 0.01%
score
0.63621
percentile