CVE-2002-1360: Multiple SSH2 servers and clients do not properly handle strings with null characters in them when the stri...

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This is an old SSH2 parsing flaw where some clients and servers mishandled text containing embedded null characters. A remote party could crash affected software and, in some implementations, might trigger code execution. The provided bundle does not identify specific affected products, versions, patches, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible in obsolete SSH2 clients or servers from the 2002 era, especially internet-facing administration services. The bundle only says multiple implementations were affected and lists no vendor, product, version, or CPE details. Treat this as a legacy technology risk rather than a confirmed current campaign. The priority is ensuring no unsupported SSH2 implementations remain on critical or exposed systems, because SSH commonly protects privileged administration paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory SSH clients and servers, especially legacy or unsupported implementations.; Check vendor advisories for affected versions and official fixes.; Upgrade or replace obsolete SSH2 software where vendor support is unavailable..

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

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