Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).
CVE-2001-0553 — Secure Shell vulnerability
3 documents3 sources
Severity
7.2HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.3%
top 42.82%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
Timeline
PublishedAug 14
Latest updateApr 30
Description
SSH Secure Shell 3.0.0 on Unix systems does not properly perform password authentication to the sshd2 daemon, which allows local users to gain access to accounts with short password fields, such as locked accounts that use "NP" in the password field.
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/C:C/I:C/A:CExploitability: 3.9 | Impact: 10.0