CVE-2000-0217
First published: Thu Feb 24 2000(Updated: )
The default configuration of SSH allows X forwarding, which could allow a remote attacker to control a client's X sessions via a malicious xauth program.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.6 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.0 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.3 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.8 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.9 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.21 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.15 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.11 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.9 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.4 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.14 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.19 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.5 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.8 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.31 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.24 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.18 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.7 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.20 | |
| OpenSSH | =1.2 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.3 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.12 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.25 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.17 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.6 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.4 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.30 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.1 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.26 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.27 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.16 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.28 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.1 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.29 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.11 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.5 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.10 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.13 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.22 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.2 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.23 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.12 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =1.2.10 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.7 | |
| SSH (Secure Shell) | =2.0.2 | |
| =1.2 | ||
| =1.2.0 | ||
| =1.2.1 | ||
| =1.2.2 | ||
| =1.2.3 | ||
| =1.2.4 | ||
| =1.2.5 | ||
| =1.2.6 | ||
| =1.2.7 | ||
| =1.2.8 | ||
| =1.2.9 | ||
| =1.2.10 | ||
| =1.2.11 | ||
| =1.2.12 | ||
| =1.2.13 | ||
| =1.2.14 | ||
| =1.2.15 | ||
| =1.2.16 | ||
| =1.2.17 | ||
| =1.2.18 | ||
| =1.2.19 | ||
| =1.2.20 | ||
| =1.2.21 | ||
| =1.2.22 | ||
| =1.2.23 | ||
| =1.2.24 | ||
| =1.2.25 | ||
| =1.2.26 | ||
| =1.2.27 | ||
| =1.2.28 | ||
| =1.2.29 | ||
| =1.2.30 | ||
| =1.2.31 | ||
| =2.0 | ||
| =2.0.1 | ||
| =2.0.2 | ||
| =2.0.3 | ||
| =2.0.4 | ||
| =2.0.5 | ||
| =2.0.6 | ||
| =2.0.7 | ||
| =2.0.8 | ||
| =2.0.9 | ||
| =2.0.10 | ||
| =2.0.11 | ||
| =2.0.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0217?
CVE-2000-0217 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized control over a client's X sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0217?
To fix CVE-2000-0217, disable X11 forwarding in the SSH configuration by setting 'X11Forwarding no'.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0217?
CVE-2000-0217 affects multiple versions of SSH including 1.2.0, 1.2.6, 1.2.9, and 2.0.3 among others.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2000-0217?
The risks include unauthorized remote access to graphical sessions and the potential execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system.
Is CVE-2000-0217 still a concern in modern systems?
While CVE-2000-0217 pertains to older versions of SSH, systems running outdated SSH versions may still be at risk if X forwarding is enabled.
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