CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1520

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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, allowing remote attackers to access CLI with administrator privileges.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to the system with administrator privileges, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest software version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor access to the CLI interface.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS