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CVE-2001-0872

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified

CVE-2001-0872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.87%

54.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh<= 3.0.1
RedhatLinux7.0
RedhatLinux7.1
RedhatLinux7.2
SuseSuse Linux6.4
SuseSuse Linux7.0
SuseSuse Linux7.1
SuseSuse Linux7.2
SuseSuse Linux7.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0872?
OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-0872?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0872?
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