Vulnerability Description
sshd in OpenSSH before 4.2, when GSSAPIDelegateCredentials is enabled, allows GSSAPI credentials to be delegated to clients who log in using non-GSSAPI methods, which could cause those credentials to be exposed to untrusted users or hosts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 3.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2005.53/SCOSA-2005.53.txt
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16686PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17077
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17245
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18406
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18661
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18717
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014845
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-016.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-033.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:172
- http://www.mindrot.org/pipermail/openssh-unix-announce/2005-September/000083.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2798?
CVE-2005-2798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). sshd in OpenSSH before 4.2, when GSSAPIDelegateCredentials is enabled, allows GSSAPI credentials to be delegated to clients who log in using non-GSSAPI methods, which could cause those credentials to ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2798?
CVE-2005-2798 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-2005-2798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.