CVE-2000-0143: Medium severity SSH ssh vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2000
·
Updated

The SSH protocol server sshd allows local users without shell access to redirect a TCP connection through a service that uses the standard system password database for authentication, such as POP or FTP.

Affected Software

30 affected components
SSH ssh=1.2.6
SSH ssh=1.2.0
SSH ssh=1.2.9
SSH ssh=1.2.21
SSH ssh=1.2.15
SSH ssh=1.2.4
SSH ssh=1.2.14
SSH ssh=1.2.19
OpenBSD OpenSSH<=1.2.1
SSH ssh=1.2.8
SSH ssh=1.2.24
SSH ssh=1.2.18
SSH ssh=1.2.7
SSH ssh=1.2.20
OpenBSD OpenSSH=1.2
SSH ssh=1.2.3
SSH ssh=1.2.12
SSH ssh=1.2.25
SSH ssh=1.2.17
SSH ssh=1.2.1
SSH ssh=1.2.26
SSH ssh=1.2.27
SSH ssh=1.2.16
SSH ssh=1.2.11
SSH ssh=1.2.5
SSH ssh=1.2.13
SSH ssh=1.2.22
SSH ssh=1.2.2
SSH ssh=1.2.23
SSH ssh=1.2.10

Event History

Feb 11, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 16, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0143?

CVE-2000-0143 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0143?

To remediate CVE-2000-0143, upgrade to a version of OpenSSH that is above 1.2.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0143?

Local users without shell access on systems using vulnerable versions of SSH are affected by CVE-2000-0143.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2000-0143?

CVE-2000-0143 affects systems running OpenSSH versions up to 1.2.1 and certain versions of SSH (Secure Shell) 1.2.x.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0143?

CVE-2000-0143 is a TCP redirection vulnerability that allows unauthorized access through services using the standard system password database.

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