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CVE-2014-9278

4.0 · MEDIUM

The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in…

Published Dec 6, 2014openbsdCWE-287EPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2014-9278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on December 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.

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

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References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0425.htmlRefthread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.kerberos.general/15855Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/02/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/17Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71420Refbugzilla.mindrot.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1867Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1169843Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99090Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0425.htmlRefthread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.kerberos.general/15855

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9278?

CVE-2014-9278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting openbsd openssh. It was published on December 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-9278?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9278?

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-2014-9278?

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