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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: infos
SSH1 CRC-32 compensation attack Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for the remote SSH version
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of SSH which is older than version 1.2.32,
or a version of OpenSSH which is older than 2.3.0.
The remote version of this software is vulnerable to a flaw known as a 'CRC-32
compensation attack' which may allow a possible hacker to gain a root shell on this
host.
Solution :
Upgrade to version 1.2.32 of SSH which solves this problem,
or to version 2.3.0 of OpenSSH
Threat Level:
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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