CVE-2002-0083: Critical severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2002
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Updated

Off-by-one error in the channel code of OpenSSH 2.0 through 3.0.2 allows local users or remote malicious servers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

50 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Single Network Firewall=7.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH>=2.0<3.1
Openpkg Openpkg=1.0
Conectiva Linux=5.0
Conectiva Linux=5.1
Conectiva Linux=6.0
Conectiva Linux=7.0
Conectiva Linux=ecommerce
Conectiva Linux=graficas
Engardelinux Secure Linux=1.0.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=8.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=8.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=8.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=1.0.1
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=7.1
redhat Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
Trustix Secure Linux=1.1
Trustix Secure Linux=1.2
Trustix Secure Linux=1.5
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.1.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.3
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9.9
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9p1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9p2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.0.1

Event History

Mar 15, 2002
CVE Published
via NVD·05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
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-2002-0083?

CVE-2002-0083 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows local users or remote malicious servers to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0083?

To fix CVE-2002-0083, upgrade to OpenSSH version 3.1 or later, or apply patches provided by your distribution vendor.

3

Which versions of OpenSSH are affected by CVE-2002-0083?

CVE-2002-0083 affects OpenSSH versions 2.0 through 3.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2002-0083 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0083 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable OpenSSH server is accessible over the network.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2002-0083?

CVE-2002-0083 impacts a variety of systems including those running Immunix, Mandrake, Conectiva Linux, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE Linux with the affected OpenSSH versions.

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