CVE-2001-0872

security flaw

Published Jun 25, 2002 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-0855 OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 4:37 AM
Reserved
Dec 3, 2001, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 21, 2001, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Severity
Public date
Dec 4, 2001, 12:00 AM