Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in SSH2 Implementations

CVE-2002-1357

Summary

The vulnerability affects multiple SSH2 protocol implementations that fail to correctly manage packets with improper length designators. This oversight can lead to situation where remote attackers exploit the flaw to disrupt service, potentially resulting in a denial of service condition. In extreme cases, it could also enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, presenting significant security risks. Tools like the SSHredder SSH protocol test suite have demonstrated the impact of this vulnerability, highlighting the urgency of addressing these weaknesses across affected platforms.

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