Description
SSH before 2.0, with RC4 encryption and the "disallow NULL passwords" option enabled, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess portions of user passwords by replaying user sessions with certain modifications, which trigger different messages depending on whether the guess is correct or not.
Products
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.24
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.25
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.26
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.27
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.28
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.29
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.30
- SSH Communications Security SSH daemon 1.2.31
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1476, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1476 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References