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CVE-2001-0872

OpenSSH 3.0.1 and earlier with UseLogin enabled does not properly cleanse critical environment variables such as LD_PRELOAD, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
21 Dec 2001
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
0.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 59% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSHServers and applications · cpe:a:openbsd:openssh
  • Every version up to 3.0.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0872
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-0872