First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )
OpenSSH before 2.9.9, when running sftp using sftp-server and using restricted keypairs, allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorized_keys2 command= restrictions using sftp commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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OpenSSH | <=2.9.9 |
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CVE-2001-0816 is regarded as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to bypass security restrictions.
To fix CVE-2001-0816, update OpenSSH to version 2.9.9 or later.
CVE-2001-0816 affects users of OpenSSH versions prior to 2.9.9 that are using sftp-server with restricted keypairs.
The consequences of CVE-2001-0816 include unauthorized access to systems and potential data breaches due to bypassing command restrictions.
Yes, CVE-2001-0816 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users using specific sftp commands.