CVE-2002-0460

Published Jun 11, 2002
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Updated

Bitvise WinSSHD before 2002-03-16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a large number of incomplete connections that are not properly terminated, which are not properly freed by SSHd.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitvise WinSSHD=1.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8470.php

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4300

Event History

Jun 11, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0460?

The severity of CVE-2002-0460 is considered moderate, as it can lead to denial of service by exhausting resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0460?

To fix CVE-2002-0460, upgrade to a version of Bitvise WinSSHD released after March 16, 2002, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0460?

CVE-2002-0460 affects versions of Bitvise WinSSHD prior to 1.1 released on March 16, 2002.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-0460?

Exploiting CVE-2002-0460 allows remote attackers to overwhelm the server with a large number of incomplete connections, effectively causing a denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2002-0460 still relevant in modern systems?

CVE-2002-0460 is less relevant in modern systems that have updated software, but older versions of Bitvise WinSSHD still pose a risk if not patched.

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