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CVE-2003-0787

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.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
17 Nov 2003
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
1.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 78% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSHServers and applications · cpe:a:openbsd:openssh
  • Version 3.7.1
  • Version 3.7.1p1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0787
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-0787