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CVE-2001-1474: SSH before 2.0 disables host key checking when connecting to the localhost, which allows remote attackers t...

SSH before 2.0 disables host key checking when connecting to the localhost, which allows remote attackers to silently redirect connections to the localhost by poisoning the client's DNS cache.

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This CVE concerns very old SSH clients before version 2.0. When connecting to localhost, they skip host key checking. If an attacker can poison DNS cache, a user can be silently redirected into a connection that bypasses normal SSH identity protection. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments still running SSH clients before 2.0. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm by inventory rather than assuming modern OpenSSH or vendor packages are affected. Treat this as a legacy exposure question, not a broad modern emergency. If obsolete SSH clients remain, prioritize replacement because the flaw undermines SSH trust during redirected connections. Mitigation focus: Inventory SSH client versions and remove or replace clients older than 2.0.; Check vendor and CERT guidance for product-specific fixes or advisories.; Ensure DNS cache integrity controls are maintained for legacy networks..

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