CVE-2000-1169
First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to the ssh-agent.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSH | =2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1949
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0195.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-068.php3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0217.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001118
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000345
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-111.html
- http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2000-Nov/0004.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/2114
- http://www.osvdb.org/6248
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5517
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1169?
CVE-2000-1169 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to the X11 display and potential data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1169?
To fix CVE-2000-1169, upgrade the OpenSSH client to version 2.3.0 or later, which properly disables X11 and agent forwarding.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-1169?
The potential impacts of CVE-2000-1169 include unauthorized access to the X11 display and ssh-agent, allowing attackers to intercept sensitive information.
Which versions of OpenSSH are affected by CVE-2000-1169?
CVE-2000-1169 affects OpenSSH versions prior to 2.3.0, specifically version 2.2.
Is it safe to use OpenSSH versions below 2.3.0 in light of CVE-2000-1169?
Using OpenSSH versions below 2.3.0 is not safe due to the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2000-1169, and users should upgrade immediately.
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