CVE-2000-0217 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

The default configuration of SSH allows X forwarding, which could allow a remote attacker to control a client's X sessions via a malicious xauth program.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openssh	1.2
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.0
Ssh	Ssh2	2.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1006
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1006

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0217?

CVE-2000-0217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of SSH allows X forwarding, which could allow a remote attacker to control a client's X sessions via a malicious xauth program.

How severe is CVE-2000-0217?

CVE-2000-0217 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0217?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh, Ssh Ssh, Ssh Ssh2.