CVE-2002-1359: Input Validation
First published: Tue Dec 17 2002(Updated: )
Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle large packets or large fields, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow attacks, 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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0110.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-36.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6407
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005812
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10870
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5848
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1359?
CVE-2002-1359 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1359?
Users should update their SSH clients and servers to the latest versions that patch this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-1359?
CVE-2002-1359 affects several versions of Cisco IOS, PuTTY, WinSCP, and other SSH clients and servers.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1359 allow?
CVE-2002-1359 allows attackers to perform buffer overflow attacks through large packets or fields.
Is CVE-2002-1359 still a risk today?
While CVE-2002-1359 is an older vulnerability, systems running outdated software versions may still be at risk.
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