CVE-2002-0575: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 18, 2002
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in OpenSSH before 2.9.9, and 3.x before 3.2.1, with Kerberos/AFS support and KerberosTgtPassing or AFSTokenPassing enabled, allows remote and local authenticated users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

16 affected components
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.1.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.0
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.0.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=3.0.1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9.9
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9p1
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5.2
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.3
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.5
OpenBSD OpenSSH=2.9p2

Event History

Jun 18, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0575?

CVE-2002-0575 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote and local authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0575?

To fix CVE-2002-0575, upgrade OpenSSH to version 3.2.1 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

Which versions of OpenSSH are affected by CVE-2002-0575?

CVE-2002-0575 affects OpenSSH versions prior to 2.9.9 and 3.x versions prior to 3.2.1.

4

Is CVE-2002-0575 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0575 can be exploited by remote authenticated users if Kerberos/AFS support features are enabled.

5

What impact does CVE-2002-0575 have on system security?

CVE-2002-0575 can lead to unauthorized access and potential full system compromise due to elevated privileges.

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