Vulnerability Description
The SSH USERAUTH CHANGE REQUEST feature in SSH Tectia Server 6.0.4 through 6.0.20, 6.1.0 through 6.1.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.5, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.2 on UNIX and Linux, when old-style password authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted session involving entry of blank passwords, as demonstrated by a root login session from a modified OpenSSH client with an added input_userauth_passwd_changereq call in sshconnect2.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ssh | Tectia Server | 6.0.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-12/0013.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-12/0065.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23082/
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unixExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-12/0013.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-12/0065.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23082/
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unixExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5975?
CVE-2012-5975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The SSH USERAUTH CHANGE REQUEST feature in SSH Tectia Server 6.0.4 through 6.0.20, 6.1.0 through 6.1.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.5, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.2 on UNIX and Linux, when old-style password authent...
How severe is CVE-2012-5975?
CVE-2012-5975 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ssh Tectia Server, Linux Linux Kernel.