CVE-2002-1520 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges on WatchGuard Firebox devices by exploiting an SSH connection handling flaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1520?
CVE-2002-1520 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, does not properly close the SSH connection when a -N option is provided during authentication, which allows remote attackers to access CLI with administrator privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1520?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Rapidstream Rapidstream, Watchguard Firebox.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2002-1520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm7q-72fq-r3c7.