First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
SSH Secure Shell for Servers 3.0.0 to 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to override the AllowedAuthentications configuration and use less secure authentication schemes (e.g. password) than configured for the server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
SSH (Secure Shell) | =3.0 | |
SSH (Secure Shell) | =3.0.1 | |
SSH (Secure Shell) | =3.1 | |
SSH (Secure Shell) | =3.1.1 |
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CVE-2002-1646 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow less secure authentication methods.
To fix CVE-2002-1646, update your SSH Secure Shell for Servers software to a version higher than 3.1.1.
CVE-2002-1646 affects SSH Secure Shell for Servers versions 3.0.0 to 3.1.1.
Yes, CVE-2002-1646 can be exploited by remote attackers who can circumvent configured authentication schemes.
Exploiting CVE-2002-1646 may allow attackers to use weaker authentication methods, potentially compromising server security.