CVE-2001-1459
First published: Tue Jun 19 2001(Updated: )
OpenSSH 2.9 and earlier does not initiate a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) session if commands are executed with no pty, which allows local users to bypass resource limits (rlimits) set in pam.d.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSH | =2.1.1 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.5.1 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.2 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.1 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.9 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.5.2 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.3 | |
| OpenSSH | =2.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1459?
CVE-2001-1459 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1459?
To fix CVE-2001-1459, update to a version of OpenSSH that is later than 2.9.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1459?
Local users of OpenSSH versions 2.1.1 through 2.9 are affected by CVE-2001-1459.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1459?
CVE-2001-1459 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2001-1459 have on system security?
CVE-2001-1459 allows local users to bypass resource limits imposed by PAM, potentially destabilizing the system.
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