CVE-2002-1357

Name: CVE-2002-1357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle packets or data elements with incorrect length specifiers, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the SSHredder SSH protocol test suite.. EPSS estimates a 9.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle packets or data elements with incorrect length specifiers, which may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the SSHredder SSH protocol test suite.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.77%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	12.0s
Cisco	Ios	12.0st
Cisco	Ios	12.1e
Cisco	Ios	12.1ea
Cisco	Ios	12.1t
Cisco	Ios	12.2
Cisco	Ios	12.2s
Cisco	Ios	12.2t
Fissh	Ssh Client	1.0a_for_windows
Intersoft	Securenetterm	5.4.1
Netcomposite	Shellguard Ssh	3.4.6
Pragma Systems	Secureshell	2.0
Putty	Putty	0.48
Putty	Putty	0.49
Putty	Putty	0.53
Winscp	Winscp	2.0.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0110.html
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005812
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005813
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-36.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/389665US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6405
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10868
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5849
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0110.html
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005812
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005813
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-36.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/389665US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6405
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10868
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5849

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1357?

How severe is CVE-2002-1357?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1357?

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-2002-1357?

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Source: NVD / NIST