Vulnerability Description
SSH Secure Shell for Servers and SSH Secure Shell for Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1, when running without a PTY, does not call setsid to remove the child process from the process group of the parent process, which allows attackers to gain certain privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.13 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740619PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6247Patch
- http://www.ssh.com/company/newsroom/article/286/Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10710
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740619PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6247Patch
- http://www.ssh.com/company/newsroom/article/286/Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10710
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1644?
CVE-2002-1644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). SSH Secure Shell for Servers and SSH Secure Shell for Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1, when running without a PTY, does not call setsid to remove the child process from the process group of the pare...
How severe is CVE-2002-1644?
CVE-2002-1644 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-2002-1644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ssh Ssh2.