CVE-2003-0786 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication and gain privileges in OpenSSH when Privilege Separation is disabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0786?
CVE-2003-0786 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in OpenSSH, published on 25 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0786?
It affects 1 product.
Products include OpenSSH.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0786?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2003-0786 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0786 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenSSH
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0786, GHSA-cm7j-g432-hx2j.