Vulnerability Description
SSH Secure Shell 3.0.0 on Unix systems does not properly perform password authentication to the sshd2 daemon, which allows local users to gain access to accounts with short password fields, such as locked accounts that use "NP" in the password field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ssh | Secure Shell | 3.0.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0486.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-121.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/737451US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3078
- http://www.ssh.com/products/ssh/exploit.cfm
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6868
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0486.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-121.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/737451US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3078
- http://www.ssh.com/products/ssh/exploit.cfm
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6868
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0553?
CVE-2001-0553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). SSH Secure Shell 3.0.0 on Unix systems does not properly perform password authentication to the sshd2 daemon, which allows local users to gain access to accounts with short password fields, such as lo...
How severe is CVE-2001-0553?
CVE-2001-0553 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ssh Secure Shell.