Vulnerability Description
SSH, as implemented in OpenSSH before 4.0 and possibly other implementations, stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file, which makes it easier for an attacker that has compromised an SSH user's account to generate a list of additional targets that are more likely to have the same password or key.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.11/SCOSA-2006.11.txt
- http://nms.csail.mit.edu/projects/ssh/Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://www.eweek.com/article2/0%2C1759%2C1815795%2C00.asp
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0257.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.11/SCOSA-2006.11.txt
- http://nms.csail.mit.edu/projects/ssh/Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
- http://www.eweek.com/article2/0%2C1759%2C1815795%2C00.asp
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0257.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2666?
CVE-2005-2666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). SSH, as implemented in OpenSSH before 4.0 and possibly other implementations, stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file, which makes it easier for an attacker that ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2666?
CVE-2005-2666 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.