CVE-2002-1357: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 17 2002(Updated: )
Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle packets or data elements with incorrect length specifiers, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the SSHredder SSH protocol test suite.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.0s | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.0st | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.1e | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.1ea | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.1t | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.2 | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.2s | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.2t | |
| Fissh SSH Client | =1.0a_for_windows | |
| Intersoft SecureNetTerm | =5.4.1 | |
| netcomposite shellguard SSH | =3.4.6 | |
| Pragma Systems SecureShell | =2.0 | |
| PuTTY | =0.48 | |
| PuTTY | =0.49 | |
| PuTTY | =0.53 | |
| WinSCP | =2.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-36.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0110.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/389665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6405
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005812
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10868
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1357?
CVE-2002-1357 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1357?
To fix CVE-2002-1357, update your affected SSH servers and clients to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2002-1357?
CVE-2002-1357 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS as well as SSH clients like PuTTY and WinSCP.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1357?
CVE-2002-1357 can be exploited to cause denial of service attacks and potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2002-1357 still relevant today?
While it is an older vulnerability, CVE-2002-1357 is still relevant as it affects certain legacy systems that may still be in use.
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