LOW
CVE-2003-1120
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Race condition in SSH Tectia Server 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 for Unix, when the password change plugin (ssh-passwd-plugin) is enabled, allows local users to obtain the server's private key.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-1120 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
ssh1 product(s)
tectia server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814198Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814198Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2003-1120
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2003
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-1120 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.