CVE-2001-1459
UnknownEPSS 2.16%
Last modified
CVE-2001-1459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenSSH 2.9 and earlier does not initiate a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) session if commands are executed with no pty, which allows local users to bypass resource limits (rlimits) set in pam.d.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenSSH 2.9 and earlier does not initiate a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) session if commands are executed with no pty, which allows local users to bypass resource limits (rlimits) set in pam.d.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.1 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.1.1 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.2 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.3 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.5 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.5.1 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.5.2 |
| Openbsd | Openssh | 2.9 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/797027Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2917Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/797027Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2917Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1459?
OpenSSH 2.9 and earlier does not initiate a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) session if commands are executed with no pty, which allows local users to bypass resource limits (rlimits) set in pam.d.
How severe is CVE-2001-1459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1459?
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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