Description
The PAM conversation function in OpenSSH 3.7.1 and 3.7.1p1 interprets an array of structures as an array of pointers, which allows attackers to modify the stack and possibly gain privileges.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209807US Government Resource
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/sshpam.adv
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338617
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8677
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-September/010812.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209807US Government Resource
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/sshpam.adv
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/338617
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8677
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 17, 2003
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified