213 : SSH RSAREF Library Multiple Functions Local Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-12-01

Description

This host is running a Secure Shell version lower than 1.2.27. If this version was linked with the RSAREF library, then it is very likely to be vulnerable to a buffer overflow. This allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on this host. To determine if RSAREF was linked with this version of SSH, run the following command: 'ssh -V'

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

The vendor has released a patch that fixes this issue. Please upgrade to the latest version of SSH available from http://www.ssh.com/.

Products

Unknown or Incomplete

References

Exploit Database: 19655
CVE ID: 1999-0834 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 843
CERT: CA-1999-15
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/1999-q4/0169.html

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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