CVE-2001-1474
Overview
CVE-2001-1474 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ssh ssh. It was published on January 18, 2001.
Technical Description
SSH before 2.0 disables host key checking when connecting to the localhost, which allows remote attackers to silently redirect connections to the localhost by poisoning the client's DNS cache.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ssh. Update ssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1474?
CVE-2001-1474 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ssh ssh. It was published on January 18, 2001.
How severe is CVE-2001-1474?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1474?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ssh. Update ssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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