CVE-2011-0189

CVE-2011-0189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Terminal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 uses SSH protocol version 1 within the New Remote Connection dialog, which might make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSH servers by leveraging protocol vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0189?
The default configuration of Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 uses SSH protocol version 1 within the New Remote Connection dialog, which might make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSH servers by leveraging protocol vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2011-0189?
CVE-2011-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0189 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0189?
CVE-2011-0189 primarily affects Apple Terminal. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0189?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0189 published?
CVE-2011-0189 was published on 2011-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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