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CVE-2008-3259

1.2 · LOW

OpenSSH before 5.1 sets the SO_REUSEADDR socket option when the X11UseLocalhost configuration setting is disabled, which allows local users on some platforms to hijack the X11 forwarding port via a…

Published Jul 22, 2008openbsdCWE-200EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2008-3259 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on July 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

OpenSSH before 5.1 sets the SO_REUSEADDR socket option when the X11UseLocalhost configuration setting is disabled, which allows local users on some platforms to hijack the X11 forwarding port via a bind to a single IP address, as demonstrated on the HP-UX platform.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
openbsdopenssh0Affected

References

Refopenssh.com/security.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31179Refwww.openssh.com/txt/release-5.1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30339Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020537Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2148Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43940Refopenssh.com/security.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31179Refwww.openssh.com/txt/release-5.1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3259?

CVE-2008-3259 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on July 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-3259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3259?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openbsd. Update openssh to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3259?

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