CVE-2002-1359: Input Validation

Published Dec 17, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Cisco IOS=12.0s
Cisco IOS=12.0st
Cisco IOS=12.1e
Cisco IOS=12.1ea
Cisco IOS=12.1t
Cisco IOS=12.2
Cisco IOS=12.2s
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 PuTTY=0.48
Putty PuTTY=0.49
Putty PuTTY=0.53
WinSCP WinSCP=2.0.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Dec 23, 2002
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1359?

Users should update their SSH clients and servers to the latest versions that patch this vulnerability.

3

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.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1359 allow?

CVE-2002-1359 allows attackers to perform buffer overflow attacks through large packets or fields.

5

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While CVE-2002-1359 is an older vulnerability, systems running outdated software versions may still be at risk.

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