Vulnerability Description
OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to the ssh-agent.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0195.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0217.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000345
- http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2000-Nov/0004.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001118
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-068.php3
- http://www.osvdb.org/2114
- http://www.osvdb.org/6248
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-111.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1949PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5517
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0195.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0217.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000345
- http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2000-Nov/0004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1169?
CVE-2000-1169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to th...
How severe is CVE-2000-1169?
CVE-2000-1169 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.