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CVE-2002-0083

First published: Fri Mar 15 2002(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Single Network Firewall=7.2
OpenSSH>=2.0<3.1
Openpetra=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 Community=1.0.1
Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrake Linux=7.2
Mandrake Linux=8.0
Mandrake Linux=8.0
Mandrake Linux=8.1
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=1.0.1
Red Hat Linux=7.0
Red Hat Linux=7.1
Red Hat Linux=7.2
SUSE Linux=6.4
SUSE Linux=6.4
SUSE Linux=6.4-alpha
SUSE Linux=7.0
SUSE Linux=7.0
SUSE Linux=7.0
SUSE Linux=7.0-alpha
SUSE Linux=7.1
SUSE Linux=7.1
SUSE Linux=7.1
SUSE Linux=7.1-alpha
SUSE Linux=7.2
SUSE Linux=7.3
SUSE Linux=7.3
SUSE Linux=7.3
Trustix Secure Linux=1.1
Trustix Secure Linux=1.2
Trustix Secure Linux=1.5
OpenSSH=2.1
OpenSSH=2.1.1
OpenSSH=2.2
OpenSSH=2.3
OpenSSH=2.5
OpenSSH=2.5.1
OpenSSH=2.5.2
OpenSSH=2.9
OpenSSH=2.9.9
OpenSSH=2.9p1
OpenSSH=2.9p2
OpenSSH=3.0.1

Remedy

http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1937.html

Remedy

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101586991827622&w=2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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