CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1357

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle packets or data elements with incorrect length specifiers, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service operations or gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update SSH software to the latest version that includes security patches and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle packets or data elements with incorrect length specifiers, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the SSHredder SSH protocol test suite.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS