Vulnerability Description
fail2ban 0.7.4 and earlier does not properly parse sshd log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary hosts to the /etc/hosts.deny file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP addresses to the sshd log file, as demonstrated by logging in via ssh with a login name containing certain strings with an IP address.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fail2Ban | Fail2Ban | <= 0.7.4 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157166
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23237Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24184Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21469
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30739
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157166
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23237Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24184Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21469
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30739
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6302?
CVE-2006-6302 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). fail2ban 0.7.4 and earlier does not properly parse sshd log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary hosts to the /etc/hosts.deny file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP...
How severe is CVE-2006-6302?
CVE-2006-6302 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-2006-6302?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fail2Ban Fail2Ban.