MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2007-2243

OpenSSH 4.6 and earlier, when ChallengeResponseAuthentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of user accounts by attempting to authenticate via S/KEY, which displays a ...

Vulnerability Description

OpenSSH 4.6 and earlier, when ChallengeResponseAuthentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of user accounts by attempting to authenticate via S/KEY, which displays a different response if the user account exists, a similar issue to CVE-2001-1483.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-2243?

CVE-2007-2243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OpenSSH 4.6 and earlier, when ChallengeResponseAuthentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of user accounts by attempting to authenticate via S/KEY, which displays a ...

How severe is CVE-2007-2243?

CVE-2007-2243 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-2007-2243?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.