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OpenSSH GSSAPI Credential Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for GSSAPI credential disclosure vulnerability in OpenSSH

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote SSH server is susceptible to an information disclosure
vulnerability.

Description :

According to its banner, the version of OpenSSH installed on the
remote host may permit GSSAPI credentials to be delegated to users who
log in using something other than GSSAPI authentication if
'GSSAPIDelegateCredentials' is enabled.

See also :

http://www.mindrot.org/pipermail/openssh-unix-announce/2005-September/000083.html

Solution :

Upgrade to OpenSSH 4.2 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 1
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:R/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 14729

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