CVE-1999-0248

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified

CVE-1999-0248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A race condition in the authentication agent mechanism of sshd 1.2.17 allows an attacker to steal another user's credentials.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition in the authentication agent mechanism of sshd 1.2.17 allows an attacker to steal another user's credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.60%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SshSsh1.2.27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0248?
A race condition in the authentication agent mechanism of sshd 1.2.17 allows an attacker to steal another user's credentials.
How severe is CVE-1999-0248?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0248?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-0248?

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Source: NVD / NIST