Vulnerability Description
The verify_host_key function in sshconnect.c in the client in OpenSSH 6.6 and earlier allows remote servers to trigger the skipping of SSHFP DNS RR checking by presenting an unacceptable HostCertificate.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | <= 6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0166.html
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory4.asc
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134026.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/133537.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576985122836&w=2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/26/7
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1552.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0425.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59855
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2894
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:068
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:095
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66459
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2164-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2653?
CVE-2014-2653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The verify_host_key function in sshconnect.c in the client in OpenSSH 6.6 and earlier allows remote servers to trigger the skipping of SSHFP DNS RR checking by presenting an unacceptable HostCertifica...
How severe is CVE-2014-2653?
CVE-2014-2653 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.