What is the severity of CVE-1999-0013?

CVE-1999-0013 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the unauthorized access it can allow to remote accounts.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0013?

To fix CVE-1999-0013, upgrade your SSH client to a version greater than 1.2.14 which addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0013?

Users of SSH versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.14 are affected by CVE-1999-0013 due to the use of the vulnerable ssh-agent program.

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-1999-0013?

Not addressing CVE-1999-0013 can lead to compromised user accounts and unauthorized access to sensitive remote services.

Is CVE-1999-0013 still relevant today?

While CVE-1999-0013 pertains to older SSH versions, it remains a significant case study in credential theft risks for local environments.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0013

high

8.4

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 522

22/1/1998

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0013

First published: Thu Jan 22 1998(Updated: )

Stolen credentials from SSH clients via ssh-agent program, allowing other local users to access remote accounts belonging to the ssh-agent user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.0
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.1
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.2
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.3
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.4
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.5
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.6
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.7
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.8
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.9
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.10
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.11
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.12
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.13
SSH (Secure Shell)	=1.2.14

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0013?
CVE-1999-0013 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the unauthorized access it can allow to remote accounts.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0013?
To fix CVE-1999-0013, upgrade your SSH client to a version greater than 1.2.14 which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0013?
Users of SSH versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.14 are affected by CVE-1999-0013 due to the use of the vulnerable ssh-agent program.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-1999-0013?
Not addressing CVE-1999-0013 can lead to compromised user accounts and unauthorized access to sensitive remote services.
Is CVE-1999-0013 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0013 pertains to older SSH versions, it remains a significant case study in credential theft risks for local environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0013?
CVE-1999-0013 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the unauthorized access it can allow to remote accounts.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0013?
To fix CVE-1999-0013, upgrade your SSH client to a version greater than 1.2.14 which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0013?
Users of SSH versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.14 are affected by CVE-1999-0013 due to the use of the vulnerable ssh-agent program.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-1999-0013?
Not addressing CVE-1999-0013 can lead to compromised user accounts and unauthorized access to sensitive remote services.
Is CVE-1999-0013 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0013 pertains to older SSH versions, it remains a significant case study in credential theft risks for local environments.