7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0386

First published: Tue Jun 10 2003(Updated: )

OpenSSH 3.6.1 and earlier, when restricting host access by numeric IP addresses and with VerifyReverseMapping disabled, allows remote attackers to bypass "from=" and "user@host" address restrictions by connecting to a host from a system whose reverse DNS hostname contains the numeric IP address.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSH=3.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0386?

    CVE-2003-0386 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0386?

    To fix CVE-2003-0386, upgrade OpenSSH to version 3.6.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What does CVE-2003-0386 affect?

    CVE-2003-0386 affects OpenSSH version 3.6.1 and earlier when reverse DNS mapping is disabled.

  • Can CVE-2003-0386 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0386 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can manipulate reverse DNS entries.

  • What is the primary risk associated with CVE-2003-0386?

    The primary risk of CVE-2003-0386 is that it allows remote attackers to bypass specific host access restrictions.

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