CVE-2024-41909

5.9 · MEDIUM

Published Aug 12, 2024 apache CWE-354 EPSS 0.58% (45th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-41909 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache mina_sshd. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Like many other SSH implementations, Apache MINA SSHD suffered from the issue that is more widely known as CVE-2023-48795. An attacker that can intercept traffic between client and server could drop certain packets from the stream, potentially causing client and server to consequently end up with a connection for which

some security features have been downgraded or disabled, aka a Terrapin

attack

The mitigations to prevent this type of attack were implemented in Apache MINA SSHD 2.12.0, both client and server side. Users are recommended to upgrade to at least this version. Note that both the client and the server implementation must have mitigations applied against this issue, otherwise the connection may still be affected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update mina_sshd 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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	mina_sshd	0	Affected

References

GitHub github.com/apache/mina-sshd/issues/445 Ref lists.apache.org/thread/vwf1ot8wx1njyy8n19j5j2tcnjnozt3b Ref security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241011-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41909?

CVE-2024-41909 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache mina_sshd. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41909?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-41909?

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