CVE-2000-0143
CVE-2000-0143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SSH protocol server sshd allows local users without shell access to redirect a TCP connection through a service that uses the standard system password database for authentication, such as POP or FTP.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0143?
- The SSH protocol server sshd allows local users without shell access to redirect a TCP connection through a service that uses the standard system password database for authentication, such as POP or FTP.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0143?
- CVE-2000-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0143 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0143?
- CVE-2000-0143 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0143?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0143 published?
- CVE-2000-0143 was published on 2000-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (30)
- cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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