CVE-2002-1358: Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle lists with empty elements or strings, which may al...

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This is an old SSH2 parsing flaw affecting multiple servers and clients. Malformed protocol lists with empty elements could crash software and possibly allow code execution. The provided bundle does not identify exact products, versions, or a CVSS score, so exposure must be validated against vendor and CERT guidance. Likely exposure is legacy SSH2 server or client software matching CERT CA-2002-36 or Rapid7 R7-0009 advisories. Internet-reachable SSH services carry higher operational concern. The bundle lists affected vendor and product values as n/a, so exact exposure cannot be inferred from this record alone. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. The potential impact is serious, but the provided evidence lacks product detail, scoring, and active exploitation confirmation. Legacy internet-facing SSH should be reviewed first. Mitigation focus: Identify SSH2 server and client implementations in use, especially legacy systems.; Review CERT CA-2002-36 and vendor advisories for affected versions and fixes.; Upgrade or replace affected SSH implementations according to vendor guidance..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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