CVE-2000-1169

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified

CVE-2000-1169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to the ssh-agent.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to the ssh-agent.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-1169?
OpenSSH SSH client before 2.3.0 does not properly disable X11 or agent forwarding, which could allow a malicious SSH server to gain access to the X11 display and sniff X11 events, or gain access to the ssh-agent.
How severe is CVE-2000-1169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-1169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1169?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST