CVE-2001-1476
Overview
CVE-2001-1476 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ssh ssh. It was published on January 18, 2001.
Technical 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.
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-2001-1476?
CVE-2001-1476 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ssh ssh. It was published on January 18, 2001.
How severe is CVE-2001-1476?
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-2001-1476?
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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