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CVE-2001-1476

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

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CVE-2001-1476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SSH before 2.0, with RC4 encryption and the "disallow NULL passwords" option enabled, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess portions of user passwords by replaying user sessions with certain modifications, which trigger different messages depending on whether the guess is correct or not.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SSH before 2.0, with RC4 encryption and the "disallow NULL passwords" option enabled, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess portions of user passwords by replaying user sessions with certain modifications, which trigger different messages depending on whether the guess is correct or not.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SshSsh1.2.24
SshSsh1.2.25
SshSsh1.2.26
SshSsh1.2.27
SshSsh1.2.28
SshSsh1.2.29
SshSsh1.2.30
SshSsh1.2.31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1476?
SSH before 2.0, with RC4 encryption and the "disallow NULL passwords" option enabled, makes it easier for remote attackers to guess portions of user passwords by replaying user sessions with certain modifications, which trigger different messages depending on whether the guess is correct or not.
How severe is CVE-2001-1476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1476?
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