CVE-1999-1159: SSH 2.0.11 and earlier allows local users to request remote forwarding from privileged ports without being root.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:41.407Z

Summary

SSH 2.0.11 and earlier allows local users to request remote forwarding from privileged ports without being root.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.407Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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