Vulnerability Description
The SSH protocols 1 and 2 (aka SSH-2) as implemented in OpenSSH and other packages have various weaknesses which can allow a remote attacker to obtain the following information via sniffing: (1) password lengths or ranges of lengths, which simplifies brute force password guessing, (2) whether RSA or DSA authentication is being used, (3) the number of authorized_keys in RSA authentication, or (4) the lengths of shell commands.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 4.5 |
| Ssh | Ssh | 1.2.24 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0225.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000391Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596827US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-033.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-033.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0225.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000391Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596827US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-033.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-033.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0572?
CVE-2001-0572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SSH protocols 1 and 2 (aka SSH-2) as implemented in OpenSSH and other packages have various weaknesses which can allow a remote attacker to obtain the following information via sniffing: (1) passw...
How severe is CVE-2001-0572?
CVE-2001-0572 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-2001-0572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh, Ssh Ssh.