CVE-2002-0575

CVE-2002-0575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in OpenSSH before 2.9.9, and 3.x before 3.2.1, with Kerberos/AFS support and KerberosTgtPassing or AFSTokenPassing enabled, allows remote and local authenticated users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0575?
Buffer overflow in OpenSSH before 2.9.9, and 3.x before 3.2.1, with Kerberos/AFS support and KerberosTgtPassing or AFSTokenPassing enabled, allows remote and local authenticated users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0575?
CVE-2002-0575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0575 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0575?
CVE-2002-0575 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0575?
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-2002-0575 published?
CVE-2002-0575 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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