Vulnerability Description
sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, followed by the role name, to the username.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30276Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44037
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30276Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44037
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6094
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3234?
CVE-2008-3234 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, follow...
How severe is CVE-2008-3234?
CVE-2008-3234 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3234?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh, Debian Debian Linux.