critical
10
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1358: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 17 2002(Updated: )

Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle lists with empty elements or strings, 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1358?

    CVE-2002-1358 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service and potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1358?

    To fix CVE-2002-1358, you should update your SSH clients and servers to the latest versions that include patches for this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1358?

    CVE-2002-1358 affects various versions of Cisco IOS and other SSH clients like PuTTY and WinSCP among others.

  • Can CVE-2002-1358 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1358 can be exploited remotely by attackers, allowing them to potentially disrupt services or execute code.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1358?

    While the recommended action is to apply updates, temporarily restricting access to affected services may serve as a workaround for CVE-2002-1358.

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