CVE-2001-0259: Low severity SSH ssh vulnerability

Published May 7, 2001
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Updated

ssh-keygen in ssh 1.2.27 - 1.2.30 with Secure-RPC can allow local attackers to recover a SUN-DES-1 magic phrase generated by another user, which the attacker can use to decrypt that user's private key file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SSH ssh=1.2.27
SSH ssh=1.2.28
SSH ssh=1.2.29
SSH ssh=1.2.30

Event History

May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0259?

CVE-2001-0259 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to recover sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0259?

To fix CVE-2001-0259, upgrade to a version of SSH that is not affected, specifically versions later than 1.2.30.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2001-0259?

CVE-2001-0259 impacts users of SSH versions 1.2.27 through 1.2.30 that utilize Secure-RPC.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2001-0259?

CVE-2001-0259 can be exploited by local attackers who gain access to the machine to recover the SUN-DES-1 magic phrase.

5

Does CVE-2001-0259 affect SSH key management?

Yes, CVE-2001-0259 directly affects SSH key management by potentially allowing unauthorized access to users' private keys.

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