HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2001-0872

OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability Description

OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh<= 3.0.1
RedhatLinux7.0
SuseSuse Linux6.4

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0872?

CVE-2001-0872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2001-0872?

CVE-2001-0872 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-2001-0872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh, Redhat Linux, Suse Suse Linux.