CVE-2002-1644: SSH Secure Shell for Servers and SSH Secure Shell for Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1, when running witho...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old privilege-elevation issue in SSH Secure Shell for Servers and Workstations versions 2.0.13 through 3.2.1. Under non-PTY operation, child processes may remain tied to the parent process group, creating a path for attackers to gain certain privileges. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, affected CPEs, or a named patch. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running SSH Communications Security SSH Secure Shell for Servers or Workstations 2.0.13 through 3.2.1. Systems using non-PTY or non-interactive SSH workflows are most relevant. Modern OpenSSH deployments are not identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure review item rather than an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize it if the organization still runs the named SSH Secure Shell versions, especially on sensitive servers or administrative workstations. The absence of severity and exploitation evidence limits urgency confidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory for SSH Secure Shell Server or Workstation versions 2.0.13 through 3.2.1.; Check SSH Communications Security and CERT guidance for supported fixes or workarounds.; Retire or replace unsupported legacy SSH Secure Shell installations where possible..

Prepared

Jun 29, 2026, 22:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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