How severe is CVE-2004-0175?

CVE-2004-0175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0175?

CVE-2004-0175 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0175?

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

When was CVE-2004-0175 published?

CVE-2004-0175 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0175

CVE-2004-0175 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2004-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scp for OpenSSH before 3.4p1 allows remote malicious servers to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: this may be a rediscovery of CVE-2000-0992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0175?: Directory traversal vulnerability in scp for OpenSSH before 3.4p1 allows remote malicious servers to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: this may be a rediscovery of CVE-2000-0992.
How severe is CVE-2004-0175?: CVE-2004-0175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0175?: CVE-2004-0175 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0175?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0175 published?: CVE-2004-0175 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0.1p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0.2p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.0p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.1p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.2.2p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.2.3p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.3p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.4p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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