CVE-2002-1360: Input Validation

Published Dec 17, 2002
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Updated

Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle strings with null characters in them when the string length is specified by a length field, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code due to interactions with the use of null-terminated strings as implemented using languages such as C, 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-2002-1360?

The severity of CVE-2002-1360 ranges from a denial of service to the potential execution of arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1360?

To fix CVE-2002-1360, update your SSH server or client to a patched version that mitigates the vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1360?

CVE-2002-1360 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS and several SSH clients, including PuTTY and WinSCP.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1360?

CVE-2002-1360 is a vulnerability that involves improper handling of null characters in strings.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2002-1360?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2002-1360 to potentially disrupt service or execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

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