CVE-2001-0872
CVE-2001-0872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0872?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0872?
- CVE-2001-0872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0872 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0872?
- CVE-2001-0872 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0872?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0872 published?
- CVE-2001-0872 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-042.1.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000446
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:092
- http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2001-Dec/0001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100749779131514&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=100747128105913&w=2
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-026.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-091
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/157447
- http://www.osvdb.org/688
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-161.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3614
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0112-005
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7647
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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