How severe is CVE-2001-0259?

CVE-2001-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0259?

CVE-2001-0259 primarily affects Ssh. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0259 published?

CVE-2001-0259 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0259

CVE-2001-0259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ssh
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ssh-keygen in ssh 1.2.27 - 1.2.30 with Secure-RPC can allow local attackers to recover a SUN-DES-1 magic phrase generated by another user, which the attacker can use to decrypt that user's private key file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0259?: ssh-keygen in ssh 1.2.27 - 1.2.30 with Secure-RPC can allow local attackers to recover a SUN-DES-1 magic phrase generated by another user, which the attacker can use to decrypt that user's private key file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0259?: CVE-2001-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0259?: CVE-2001-0259 primarily affects Ssh. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0259 published?: CVE-2001-0259 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh:1.2.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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