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SSH Multiple Vulns

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
SSH Multiple Vulnerabilities 16/12/2002

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host

Description :

According to its banner, the remote SSH server is vulnerable to one or
more of the following vulnerabilities:

- CVE-2002-1357 (incorrect length)
- CVE-2002-1358 (lists with empty elements/empty strings)
- CVE-2002-1359 (large packets and large fields)
- CVE-2002-1360 (string fields with zeros)

Some of these vulnerabilities may permit remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code with the rights of the SSH process, usually root.

Solution :

Upgrade your SSH server to an unaffected version

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Paul Johnston, Westpoint Ltd

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