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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Misc. >> OpenSSH < 4.4 Multiple GSSAPI Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Assessment Details
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OpenSSH < 4.4 Multiple GSSAPI Vulnerabilities |
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Checks version number of OpenSSH Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote SSH server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Description : According to its banner, the version of OpenSSH installed on the remote host contains a race condition that may permit an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the service or, on portable OpenSSH, possibly execute code on the affected host. In addition, another flaw exists that may permit a possible hacker to acertain the validity of usernames on some platforms. Note that successful exploitation of these issues requires that GSSAPI authentication be enabled. See also : http://www.openssh.com/txt/release-4.4 Solution : Upgrade to OpenSSH 4.4 or later. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5.6 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 20241, 20245 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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