CVE-2003-0693
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CVE-2003-0693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A "buffer management error" in buffer_append_space of buffer.c for OpenSSH before 3.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an incorrect amount of memory to be freed and corrupting the heap, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0695.. EPSS estimates a 9.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A "buffer management error" in buffer_append_space of buffer.c for OpenSSH before 3.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an incorrect amount of memory to be freed and corrupting the heap, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0695.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | <= 3.7 |
References
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-24.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/333628Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-24.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/333628Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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