CVE-2003-0686 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the PAM SMB authentication module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0686?
CVE-2003-0686 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PAM SMB module (pam_smb) 1.1.6 and earlier, when authenticating to a remote service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0686?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dave Airlie Pam Smb, Redhat Pam Smb.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0686?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0686 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0686 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-374, GHSA-q9q7-v36f-jr8q.