CVE-1999-0398: Medium severity SSH Ssh2 vulnerability
Published Jan 1, 1999
·Updated
In some instances of SSH 1.2.27 and 2.0.11 on Linux systems, SSH will allow users with expired accounts to login.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SSH Ssh2=2.0.11
SSH ssh=1.2.27
Event History
Jan 1, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0398?
CVE-1999-0398 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access by users with expired accounts.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0398?
To fix CVE-1999-0398, update your SSH software to a version later than 2.0.11 or 1.2.27 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0398?
CVE-1999-0398 affects SSH versions 1.2.27 and 2.0.11 on Linux systems.
4
What kind of impact can CVE-1999-0398 have on my system?
CVE-1999-0398 can allow previously disabled users to log in, potentially leading to unauthorized access and security breaches.
5
Is CVE-1999-0398 a common vulnerability?
CVE-1999-0398 is known but mostly historical, as the affected versions are not widely used in modern systems.