CVE-2000-0992

Name: CVE-2000-0992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in scp in sshd 1.2.xx allows a remote malicious scp server to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.. EPSS estimates a 5.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scp in sshd 1.2.xx allows a remote malicious scp server to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.67%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openssh	1.2
Openbsd	Openssh	1.2.3
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.14
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.15
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.16
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.17
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.18
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.19
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.20
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.21
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.22
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.23
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.24
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.25
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.26
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.27
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.28
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.29
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.30
Ssh	Ssh	1.2.31

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0359.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:057
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1742Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5312
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0359.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:057
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1742Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5312

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0992?

Directory traversal vulnerability in scp in sshd 1.2.xx allows a remote malicious scp server to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

How severe is CVE-2000-0992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0992?

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-2000-0992?

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Source: NVD / NIST