Vulnerability Description
OpenSSH 4.0, and other versions before 4.2, does not properly handle dynamic port forwarding ("-D" option) when a listen address is not provided, which may cause OpenSSH to enable the GatewayPorts functionality.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 4.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.11/SCOSA-2006.11.txt
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2005.53/SCOSA-2005.53.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112605977304049&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16686Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18661
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19243
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014845
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-033.htm
- http://www.mindrot.org/pipermail/openssh-unix-announce/2005-September/000083.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/19142
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14727
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.11/SCOSA-2006.11.txt
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2005.53/SCOSA-2005.53.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112605977304049&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2797?
CVE-2005-2797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OpenSSH 4.0, and other versions before 4.2, does not properly handle dynamic port forwarding ("-D" option) when a listen address is not provided, which may cause OpenSSH to enable the GatewayPorts fun...
How severe is CVE-2005-2797?
CVE-2005-2797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.