7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0724

First published: Wed Sep 03 2003(Updated: )

ssh on HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B and 5.1A does not properly handle RSA signatures when digital certificates and RSA keys are used, which could allow local and remote attackers to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk4_bl21
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk3_bl3
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1b_pk2_bl22
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk5_bl23
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk2_bl2
Compaq Tru64 UNIX=5.1a_pk1_bl1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0724?

    CVE-2003-0724 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0724?

    To fix CVE-2003-0724, update your HP Tru64 UNIX system to apply the necessary security patches provided by Compaq.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0724?

    CVE-2003-0724 affects users of HP Tru64 UNIX versions 5.1A and 5.1B, specifically the specified patch levels.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2003-0724?

    Local and remote attackers can exploit CVE-2003-0724 to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

  • When was CVE-2003-0724 discovered?

    CVE-2003-0724 was discovered in the year 2003 and reported publicly thereafter.

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