CVE-2002-1644

Name: CVE-2002-1644
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-11-25T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1644 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SSH Secure Shell for Servers and SSH Secure Shell for Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1, when running without a PTY, does not call setsid to remove the child process from the process group of the parent process, which allows attackers to gain certain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SSH Secure Shell for Servers and SSH Secure Shell for Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1, when running without a PTY, does not call setsid to remove the child process from the process group of the parent process, which allows attackers to gain certain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ssh	Ssh2	2.0.13
Ssh	Ssh2	2.1
Ssh	Ssh2	2.2
Ssh	Ssh2	2.3
Ssh	Ssh2	2.4
Ssh	Ssh2	2.5
Ssh	Ssh2	3.0
Ssh	Ssh2	3.0.1
Ssh	Ssh2	3.1
Ssh	Ssh2	3.1.1
Ssh	Ssh2	3.1.2
Ssh	Ssh2	3.1.3
Ssh	Ssh2	3.1.4
Ssh	Ssh2	3.2
Ssh	Ssh2	3.2.1

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740619Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6247Patch
http://www.ssh.com/company/newsroom/article/286/Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10710
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740619Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6247Patch
http://www.ssh.com/company/newsroom/article/286/Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10710

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1644?

How severe is CVE-2002-1644?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1644 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1644?

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