First published: Thu Sep 25 2003(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
OpenSSH | =3.7.1p1 | |
OpenSSH | =3.7.1 |
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CVE-2003-0786 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.
The recommended fix for CVE-2003-0786 is to upgrade to a patched version of OpenSSH where Privilege Separation is enabled.
OpenSSH versions 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1 are affected by CVE-2003-0786.
Yes, CVE-2003-0786 can lead to unauthorized access as it allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Yes, CVE-2003-0786 specifically involves the SSH1 PAM challenge response authentication method in OpenSSH.